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5 Pesos
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 7.3387 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1867-1870 |
| Value | 5 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 7.3387 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 August 1900 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
CINCO
PESOS
21 Q G. W.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
Cinco
Pesos
21 Quilates Guillermo Witting
Translation:
Central America
Five
Pesos
21 Karats
Engraver: Guillermo Witting
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pesos 1867-1870 coin from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time when the country was experiencing economic growth and political stability, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. As a result, the demand for currency also increased, and the government responded by minting more coins, including this particular denomination. The coin's unique composition of gold and copper also makes it stand out, as it was one of the first coins to use a gold-copper alloy in Costa Rica.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 38734 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 6752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 11004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 15431 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos 1867-1870 coin.
