10 Centavos, United States

10 Centavos, United States, 1896 obverse image10 Centavos, United States, 1896 reverse image
10 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1896
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)
10 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$71.50

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:

Spanish crowned arms between Pillars of Hercules.Below, mint officials capitals on sides.

Engraver:

Bartolomé Maura Montaner

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of young Alfonso XIII left. Date below. Line of pearls touching rim.

Engraver:

Bartolomé Maura Montaner

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

10 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ALFONSO XIII P.L.G.D.D. REY C. DE ESPANA B.M. ★ 1896 ★

Reverse:

ISLA DE PUERTO RICO PLUS ULTRA P•G• 10 CENTAVOS •V•

10 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

10 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:2.5 g
  • Diameter:18 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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