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  • 1 Centavo 1863-1864, KM# 187.1, Peru
  • 1 Centavo 1863-1864, KM# 187.1, Peru
Obverse

Radiant flower design, date above.

1863
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.

UN
CENTAVO

Edge

1 Centavo

KM# 187.1
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4.3 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin

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