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50 Centavos Pattern - Smooth 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#304630 |
|---|---|
| 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
Plain
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
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centavos (Pattern - Smooth Edge) ND (1873) from Costa Rica made of Brass is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern, or test coin, to experiment with different designs and metallic compositions. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a woman representing the Republic of Costa Rica, while the reverse shows a shield with the country's coat of arms and the denomination 50 centavos. The coin's smooth edge is also a distinctive feature, as most coins have a reeded or milled edge. This pattern coin is a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from Costa Rica.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1873) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Pattern - Smooth Edge) ND (1873) coin.
