2 Pesos 1857-1858 front 2 Pesos 1857-1858 back
2 Pesos 1857-1858 photo
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2 Pesos

 
Gold (.900) 3.2258 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
Republic of New Granada (1831-1858)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1857-1858
Value
2 Pesos (2&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
3.2258 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48068
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P.PESO G. 3,225
2
PESOS
LEI 0.900

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pesos 1857-1858 coin from Colombia is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the civil war between the conservative and liberal parties, which lasted from 1856 to 1860. Despite the conflict, the coin was still widely accepted and used as a means of payment, indicating the resilience and resourcefulness of the Colombian people during difficult times.