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1 Peso
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 1.5253 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1872 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 1.5253 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 August 1900 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
UN
PESO
21 Q G.W.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
Un
Peso
21 Quilates Guillermo Witting
Translation:
Central America
One
Peso
21 Karats
Engraver: Guillermo Witting
Comment
Design modifiedInteresting fact
The 1 Peso 1871-1872 coin from Costa Rica made of Gold (.875) and Copper (.125) is interesting because it was issued during a time when Costa Rica was experiencing economic difficulties, and the government decided to introduce a new currency made of cheaper materials to address the issue. The coin's unique composition of gold and copper was a result of this effort to create a more affordable currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | 10895 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 37008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1871-1872 coin.
