1 Centavo (Pattern) 1874 front 1 Centavo (Pattern) 1874 back
1 Centavo (Pattern) 1874 photo
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1 Centavo Pattern

1874 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1874
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310027
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO

Translation:
One
Centavo

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centavo coin from Costa Rica, made of Copper in 1874, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. It is believed that only 20 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists.