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10 Centavos

1875 year
Silver (.750) (Copper .250) 2.536 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1875
Value
10 Centavos (0.10)
Currency
Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896)
Composition
Silver (.750) (Copper .250)
Weight
2.536 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8745
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Tree divides value. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10 CS.
9 D. G. W.

Translation:
Central America
10 Cents
0.750 Guillermo Witting

Engraver: Guillermo Witting

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos 1875 coin from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time when the country was experiencing economic and political instability. The coin was issued during the presidency of Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez, who was known for his authoritarian rule and attempts to modernize the country's economy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Costa Rican history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1875  266486 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1875 coin.