Costa Rica 10 Colones, 1897 – 1900

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Currency Colon (1896 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Colones
Year 1897 – 1900
Ruler First Costa Rican Republic (1848–1948)
Composition Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.78
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Colones from Costa Rica. Issued from 1897 to 1900. Struck in Gold (.900) (Copper .100). Measures 21 mm and weighs 7.78 g.

Obverse
Arms of Costa Rica above date (Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse
Bust of Christopher Colombus facing right with denomination below (Central America
Ten Colones)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
1900  140K — € 580,00 53%
1899  50K — € 700,00 42%
1897  60K € 490,00 € 780,00 53%

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