| Issuer | Costa Rica |
| Year | 1871-1872 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 1.5253 g |
| Dimensions | 14 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Guillermo Witting |
| In circulation to | 14 August 1900 |
| Reference(s) | KM#116 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms with legend above and date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1871 (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
UN
PESO
21 Q G.W. (Translation: Central America One Peso 21 Karats) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1871 - - 10 895 1872 - - 37 008 |
| Catalog ID | 1522211910 |
| Comments |
