10 Centavos
| Silver (.750) (Copper .250) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1892 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) (Copper .250) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and mint at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10
CENTAVOS
9 Ds. HEATON BIRMm.
Translation:
Central America
10 Cents
0.750 Heaton Birmingham
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Costa Rica (1889-1892) is that it was minted with a unique blend of metals, specifically 75% silver and 25% copper, which is unlike most coins of its time that were typically made of a single metal like copper, nickel, or silver. This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive look and makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 HEATON | 260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 HEATON | 215125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 HEATON | 39936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1889-1892 coin.
