2 Centavos, Peru

2 Centavos, Peru, 1863-1895 obverse image2 Centavos, Peru, 1863-1895 reverse image
2 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Peru flagPeru
  • Years of Minting:
    1863-1895
  • Period:
    Republic (1822-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
2 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$99.90

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within designed wreath

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Sun with rays Note: Coin and medal alignments exist

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

2 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1864 REPUBLICA PERUANA

Reverse:

DOS CENTAVOS

2 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

2 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:9 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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