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

1892 year
Nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1892
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304740
Rarity index
100%

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 Nickel is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist. It was minted in 1892 as a trial strike, and its design features a depiction of the Costa Rican coat of arms on one side and a wreath surrounding the number "1" on the other. The use of nickel in its production gives the coin a distinctive silver-gray color that sets it apart from other coins of the time. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1892  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo (Piedfort) 1892 coin.