2½ Centavos, Dominican Republic

2½ Centavos, Dominican Republic, 1882-1888 obverse image2½ Centavos, Dominican Republic, 1882-1888 reverse image
2½ Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Dominican Republic flagDominican Republic
  • Years of Minting:
    1882-1888
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1863-1916)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)
2½ Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.00-$125.00

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

2½ Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath.Mint privy marks either side of five pointed star.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Shielded arms

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

2½ Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DOMINICANA · 1888 ·

Reverse:

2½ CENTAVOS

2½ Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

2½ Centavos sizes
  • Weight:2.0 g
  • Diameter:18 mm
  • Thickness:0.9 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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