1 Centavo (Aluminium Piedfort) 1892 front 1 Centavo (Aluminium Piedfort) 1892 back
1 Centavo (Aluminium Piedfort) 1892 photo
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1 Centavo Aluminium Piedfort

1892 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
Nicaragua
Period
Republic (1854-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1892
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso (1878-1912)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#304244
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
CENTAVO
1892

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centavo (Aluminium Piedfort) 1892 from Nicaragua made of Aluminium is interesting because it was minted during a time when aluminum was still a relatively new and expensive metal, and its use in coinage was not yet widespread. In fact, the use of aluminum in coins did not become more common until the early 20th century. This coin's unique composition and historical context make it a valuable and interesting collector's item for numismatists.