Chile 1873 2 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck for circulation in Chile 1870-77 along with a half and one centavo. It was converted to copper in 1878 (KM 147a) and struck in that form until 1894.

Recorded mintage: 461,000 including an 1873/2 overdate.

Specification: 7 g, copper-nickel, 25 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 147.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1871 2 centavos
• 1873 ½ centavo
• 1873 ½ décimo
• 1873 décimo
• 1873 20 centavos
• 1873 silver peso
• 1873 gold peso
• 1873 2 pesos
• 1873 5 pesos
• 1873 10 pesos
• 1874 ½ décimo
• 1876 2 centavos
• 1880 copper 2 centavos
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