5 Centavos (Sanchez and Mella; Pattern) 1983 front 5 Centavos (Sanchez and Mella; Pattern) 1983 back
5 Centavos (Sanchez and Mella; Pattern) 1983 photo
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5 Centavos Sanchez and Mella; Pattern

1983 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date)
Period
Fourth Republic (1966-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1983
Value
5 Centavos (0.05&nbspDOP)
Currency
Peso oro (1937-date)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#311241
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination, portraits of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic (Francisco del Rosario Sánchez and Matías Ramón Mella) facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCO CENTAVOS
SANCHEZ * MELLA

Translation: Five Centavos

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Centavos coin from the Dominican Republic, minted in 1983, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by two prominent artists, Sanchez and Mella, who are known for their work in creating beautiful and meaningful coin designs. Their collaboration on this coin resulted in a stunning piece that not only serves as a symbol of the Dominican Republic's currency but also as a work of art that reflects the country's heritage and values.