5 Centavos 1887 front 5 Centavos 1887 back
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5 Centavos

1887 year
Silver (.800) (Copper .200) 1.25 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Nicaragua
Period
Republic (1854-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1887
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
Peso (1878-1912)
Composition
Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
20 March 1912
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#25714
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTS
1887

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos 1887 coin from Nicaragua is that it was minted during the presidency of Jose Santos Zelaya, who was a prominent figure in Nicaraguan history and played a key role in the country's transition from a colonial state to an independent republic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1887 H 1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1887 coin.