10 Centavos, Costa Rica

10 Centavos, Costa Rica, 1917 obverse image10 Centavos, Costa Rica, 1917 reverse image
10 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1917
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
10 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$295.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination within wreath

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National arms above date

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

10 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1917

Reverse:

AMERICA CENTRAL 10 CENTAVOS 500 M G.C.R *

10 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500) (Copper .500)

Size

10 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:2 g
  • Diameter:18 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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