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5 Centavos
1880 year| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 1.25 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1878-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 20 March 1912 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#29062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, lettering above, date below. Toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15 DE SETIEMBRE
5 CTS
1821
Translation:
15 Sep 1821
5 Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 15-09-1821 is not the mintage date. The 1880 is on the obverseInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos 1880 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 colony to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 H | 256000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1880 coin.
