| Issuer | Costa Rica |
| Year | 1873-1875 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 5 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 7.3387 g |
| Dimensions | 21 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Guillermo Witting |
| In circulation to | 14 August 1900 |
| Reference(s) | KM#117 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms with legend above and date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1875 (Translation: Republic of Costa Rica) |
| Reverse description | Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer`s initials at bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | AMERICA CENTRAL
CINCO
PESOS
21 Q. G.W. (Translation: Central America Five Pesos 21 Karats) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1873 - - 5 177 1875 - - |
| Catalog ID | 4451216570 |
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