1 Centavo (Pattern) 1892 front 1 Centavo (Pattern) 1892 back
1 Centavo (Pattern) 1892 photo
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1 Centavo Pattern

1892 year
Copper 4.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1892
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.22 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304734
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
CENTAVO
1892

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centavo coin from Costa Rica, minted in 1892, is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was made of copper and weighs 4.22 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a design that was never used on any other Costa Rican coin, making it a one-of-a-kind piece in the country's numismatic history.