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5 Centavos
| Silver (.750) (Copper .250) | 1.268 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1887 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) (Copper .250) |
| Weight | 1.268 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5 CENTAVOS
9 Ds G.W.
Translation:
Central America
5 Cents
0.750 Guillermo Witting
Engraver: Guillermo Witting
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos 1885-1887 coin from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a decimalization effort to replace the old Spanish colonial system of reales and pesos with a new system based on the centavo. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is still sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 251000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 491195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1885-1887 coin.
