10 Pesos, Costa Rica

10 Pesos, Costa Rica, 1876 obverse image10 Pesos, Costa Rica, 1876 reverse image
10 Pesos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1876
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
10 Pesos Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.99-$197.10

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

10 Pesos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayers initials at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms with legend above and date below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

10 Pesos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1876

Reverse:

AMERICA CENTRAL DIEZ PESOS 21 Q. G. W.

10 Pesos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.875) (Copper .125)

Size

10 Pesos sizes
  • Weight:14.67 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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