Peru 1878 centavo

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

This type of copper 1 centavo was issued from 1875-1878 in Peru. It replaced the thicker copper-nickel type that was issued in 1863 and 1864. It is interesting that this compositional change reflects an identical change in the US cent in the same time frame.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM 187.1a.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1863 ½ dinero
• 1864 ½ dinero
• 1864 2 centavos
• 1864 sol
• 1865 1/5 sol
• 1935 centavo
• Coins and currency dated 1878
• return to coins of Peru