¼ Centavo, Costa Rica

¼ Centavo, Costa Rica, 1865 obverse image¼ Centavo, Costa Rica, 1865 reverse image
¼ Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1865
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
¼ Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$475.00

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

¼ Centavo Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value above cord with knot (up).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Legend above cord with knot (down).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

¼ Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

COSTA RICA

Reverse:

1/4 CENTAVO

¼ Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

¼ Centavo sizes
  • Weight:0.8 g
  • Diameter:12 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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