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10 Centavos

1880 year
Silver (.800) (Copper .200) 2.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Nicaragua
Period
Republic (1854-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1880
Value
10 Centavos (0.10)
Currency
Peso (1878-1912)
Composition
Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
20 March 1912
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#25718
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Date at top and bottom. Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15 DE SEPTIEMBRE 1821
10
CTS

Translation:
15th Sep 1821
10 Centavos

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 10 Centavos coin from Nicaragua, minted in 1880, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.800) and copper (.200), it weighs only 2.5 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1880 H 552000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1880 coin.