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5 Pesos
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 7.3387 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1873-1875 |
| Value | 5 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 7.3387 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 August 1900 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 1873-1875 coin from Costa Rica is that it was the first gold coin issued by the country. It was introduced in 1873 and was used as a standard circulation coin until 1875. The coin was made of gold (.875) and copper (.125) and weighed 7.3387 grams. This coin was a significant step for Costa Rica's economy and marked the beginning of the country's use of gold coins as a medium of exchange.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | 5177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos 1873-1875 coin.
