5 Centavos, Costa Rica

5 Centavos, Costa Rica, 1865-1875 obverse image5 Centavos, Costa Rica, 1865-1875 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1865-1875
  • 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)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.01-$84.90

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

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Tree divides value. With legend at top. Fineness and assayers initials at bottom.

Engraver:

Guillermo Witting

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Flagged coat of arms supported by wreath. With legend at top and date at bottom.

Engraver:

Guillermo Witting

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1870

Reverse:

AMERICA CENTRAL 5 CS. 9 D. G. W.

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.750) (Copper .250)

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:1.268 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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