Costa Rica 10 Centavos, 1889 – 1892
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Centavos
Year
1889 – 1892
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.750) (Copper .250)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
1.26
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
10 Centavos from Costa Rica. Issued from 1889 to 1892. Struck in Silver (.750) (Copper .250). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Flagged coat of arms supported by wreath. With legend at top and date at bottom. (Republic of Costa Rica 1892)
- Reverse
- Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and mint at bottom. (Central America 10 Cents 0.750 Heaton Birmingham)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 HEATON | 39.9K | € 3,10 | 33% | ||
| 1890 HEATON | 215.1K | — | 38% | ||
| 1889 HEATON | 260K | — | 50% | ||
| 1889 HEATON | — | — | Proof | 4% |
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