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  • 2 Centavos 1864-1879, KM# 188.1a, Peru
  • 2 Centavos 1864-1879, KM# 188.1a, Peru
Obverse

Radiant flower design, date above.

1876
REPUBLICA PERUANA

Reverse

Cornucopia overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn on either side of value.

In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (from Latin cornu copiae) or horn of plenty was a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts.

DOS
CENTAVOS

Edge

2 Centavos

KM# 188.1a
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 9.1 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin

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