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.