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20 Centavos
1895 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1898) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1895 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Peso (1890-1900) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 12 April 1900 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between columns. Initials of mint officials:
P=V.Peiro
G=A.Garcia
V=R.Vega
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISLA DE PUERTO RICO
PLUS ULTRA
P·G· 20 CENTAVOS ·V·
Engraver: Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coins of 1895/1896 were minted at the Casa de Mondea de Madrid (Spain) under Alfonso XIII (Alfonso León Fernando María Jaime Isidro Pascual Antonio de Borbón y Habsburgo-Lorena).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1895 Puerto Rican 20 Centavos coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and transformation for Puerto Rico. The coin was minted in 1895, just a few years after Puerto Rico had become a territory of the United States following the Spanish-American War. This period saw significant economic, political, and social changes on the island, including the introduction of new currency and the establishment of a new government. Despite these changes, the 20 Centavos coin remained an important part of everyday life for Puerto Ricans, and it continues to be a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 PGV | 3350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1895 coin.
