1¼ Centavos (Essai) 1887 front 1¼ Centavos (Essai) 1887 back
1¼ Centavos (Essai) 1887 photo
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1¼ Centavos Essai

1887 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date)
Period
Second Republic (1863-1916)
Type
Pattern
Year
1887
Value
1¼ Centavos (0.0125)
Currency
Peso (1844-1905)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287739
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:

CENTAVOS

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1¼ Centavos (Essai) 1887 from Dominican Republic is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was part of a series of experimental issues minted in the late 19th century, and its unusual design and metallic composition make it a rare and valuable collector's item.