50 Centimos, Costa Rica

50 Centimos, Costa Rica, 1917-1918 obverse image50 Centimos, Costa Rica, 1917-1918 reverse image
50 Centimos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1917-1918
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
50 Centimos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$250.00

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

50 Centimos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of Arms, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Centimos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1903

Reverse:

AMERICA CENTRAL 50 CENTIMOS 500 M G. C. R.

50 Centimos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

50 Centimos sizes
  • Weight:10 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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