5 Centavos, United States

5 Centavos, United States, 1896 obverse image5 Centavos, United States, 1896 reverse image
5 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)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$150.00

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:

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

Engraver:

Bartolomé Maura Montaner

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Face value at center, name of country as curved legend on top and sides near edge, date below. Line of pearls touching rim.

Engraver:

Bartolomé Maura Montaner

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ISLA DE PUERTO RICO 5 CENTAVOS ★ 1896 ★

Reverse:

PLUS ULTRA P•G• B•M• •V•

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:1.25 g
  • Diameter:16 mm
  • Thickness:1.1 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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