Nicaragua 5 Centavos, 1880

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Nicaragua Nicaragua
Currency Peso (1878 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Centavos
Year 1880
Ruler Republic (1854–9999)
Composition Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.25
Diameter (mm) 15.5
Demonetized 20 March 1912

Description

5 Centavos from Nicaragua. Issued in 1880. Struck in Silver (.800) (Copper .200). Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 1.25 g.

Obverse
Flagged triangular arms, lettering above, date below. Toothed border NOTE: The H mintmark is at 45 degrees at the bottom of the arms, above the cannon (Republic of Nicaragua
Heaton)
Reverse
Value within wreath, lettering above, date below. Toothed border (15 Sep 1821
5 Centavos)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1880 H 256K 98%
1880 H — Proof 5%

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