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50 Centavos Pattern - Reeded Edge ND
1873 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1873 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value within wreath with weight at left and fineness at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PESO 12,50 LEI 0,835
50 CENTAVOS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck by the mint shortly after the master dies were received from Germany and never produced as a type due to the specified 0.835 fineness that became infeasible due to the silver-gold exchange at the time.Similar to KM# 124
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos (Pattern - Reeded Edge) ND (1873) from Costa Rica made of Brass is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
