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2 Centavos Pattern, Santander
| Issuer | Santander, State of |
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| Year | 1890 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Reverse description | The denomination DOS CENTAVOS is inscribed in two lines in large raised lettering at the center of the field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The circular legend ESTADO SOBo. DE SANTANDER runs along the outer periphery, with a decorative arrangement of small five-pointed stars evenly spaced around the lower arc between the beaded and outer borders. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Santander was one of several Colombian states that retained limited monetary autonomy during the federal period, though by 1890 that autonomy was effectively finished — the Regeneration government under Núñez had already moved to centralize currency under the new Republic of Colombia established in 1886. A pattern struck in 1890 under the Santander state name is therefore something of an anachronism, likely a speculative or private proposal rather than an authorized government issue.
The X# prefix in Krause confirms its pattern status. KM#Pn29g suggests multiple die or metal trials exist within this type.