Costa Rica 5 Pesos, 1873
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pesos
Year
1873
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.0645
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
14 August 1900
Description
5 Pesos from Costa Rica. Issued in 1873. Struck in Gold (.900) (Copper .100). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.06 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms with legend above and date below. (Republic of Costa Rica)
- Reverse
- Value within wreath. With weight at left, fineness at right, and assayer's initials at bottom. (8.064 Grams Purity 0.900 5 Pesos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 GW | — |
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