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

1892 year
Copper - -
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304727
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO
1892

Translation:
One
Centavo

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centavo (Piedfort) 1892 from Costa Rica made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the French engraver, Charles Lefebvre, and features a depiction of the Costa Rican coat of arms on one side and a liberty cap on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.