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

1892 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Nicaragua
Period
Republic (1854-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1892
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso (1878-1912)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#305166
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
CENTAVO
1892

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centavo coin from Nicaragua, minted in 1892, is a unique and rare piece among numismatists due to its Copper-nickel composition, which was not commonly used in coin production at that time.