5 Céntimos, Costa Rica

5 Céntimos, Costa Rica, 1929 obverse image5 Céntimos, Costa Rica, 1929 reverse image
5 Céntimos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1929
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
5 Céntimos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$199.00

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

5 Céntimos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreathNote: GCR at bottom right

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Costa Rica coat of arms. Five stars represent the five provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country's geographical situation between atlantic and pacific ocean and sunrise on the left

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

5 Céntimos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA * 1929 *

Reverse:

AMERICA CENTRAL 5 CENTIMOS G. C. R.

5 Céntimos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin)

Size

5 Céntimos sizes
  • Weight:1 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:0.9 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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