5 Centavos

€2.00
IssuerNicaragua
Year1880
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centavos (0.05)
CurrencyPeso (1878-1912)
CompositionSilver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions15.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to20 March 1912
Reference(s) KM#2
Obverse descriptionFlagged triangular arms, lettering above, date below. Toothed border NOTE: The H mintmark is at 45 degrees at the bottom of the arms, above the cannon
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA * 1880 * H
(Translation: Republic of Nicaragua Heaton)
Reverse descriptionValue within wreath, lettering above, date below. Toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering15 DE SETIEMBRE 5 CTS 1821
(Translation: 15 Sep 1821 5 Centavos)
EdgeReeded
MintH
Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Mintage1880 H - - 256 000
1880 H - Proof -
Catalog ID1950363090
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