LOT of 30: 1921 Columbia 2 Centavo KM L10 Circulated Lazareto Leper Colony.

Colombia KML10(F) 2 Centavos

Lot of 30

Weight/Dimensions: 3 g - per coin | 90 g - per lot

Grade Condition: (F)

Size: 18.89 mm

Metal: Copper-Nickel

Obverse: LAZARETO on cross with circles at quarters, date below

Reverse: Denomination within wreath

Description

From 1900-30, Colombia struck coins for exclusive use in its three leper colonies, known as ”Lazaretos,“ for St. Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers. This 2 centavos was issued in 1921.