5 Pesos

€26,377.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1873-1875
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Pesos
CurrencyPeso (decimalized, 1863-1896)
CompositionGold (.875) (Copper .125)
Weight7.3387 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Guillermo Witting
In circulation to14 August 1900
Reference(s) KM#117
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms with legend above and date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1875
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionValue within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer`s initials at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAMERICA CENTRAL CINCO PESOS 21 Q. G.W.
(Translation: Central America Five Pesos 21 Karats)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1873  - - 5 177
1875  - -
Catalog ID4451216570
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