Costa Rica 25 Centavos, 1864
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
25 Centavos
Year
1864
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.750) (Copper .250)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.25
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
25 Centavos from Costa Rica. Issued in 1864. Struck in Silver (.750) (Copper .250). Measures 24 mm and weighs 6.25 g.
- Obverse
- Flagged coat of arms supported by wreath. With legend at top and date at bottom. (Republic of Costa Rica 1864)
- Reverse
- Tree divides value. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom. (Central America 25 Cents 0.750 Guillermo Witting)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 GW | 222.8K |
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