5 Colones New Carthage, Costa Rica

5 Colones New Carthage, Costa Rica, 1970 obverse image5 Colones New Carthage, Costa Rica, 1970 reverse image
5 Colones New Carthage coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1970
  • Period:
    Second Costa Rican Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Colones New Carthage Reference Price

Reference Price

$225.00-$285.00

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

5 Colones New Carthage Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Portrait facing 3/4 left

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Costa Rica coat of arms. Seven stars represent the seven 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:

Reeded

5 Colones New Carthage Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA - AMERICA CENTRAL 1970 - B.C.C.R. 999.9

Reverse:

IV CENTENARIO FUNDACION DE CARTAGO MUY NOBLE Y LEAL JUAN VAZQUEZ DE CORONADO 1564 1964 5 COLONES

5 Colones New Carthage Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.999)

Size

5 Colones New Carthage sizes
  • Weight:10.78 g
  • Diameter:28.09 mm
  • Thickness:2.24 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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