Costa Rica 50 Centavos, 1889
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Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Centavos
Year
1889
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.750) (Copper .250)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.5
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
50 Centavos from Costa Rica. Issued in 1889. Struck in Silver (.750) (Copper .250). Measures 31 mm and weighs 12.5 g.
- Obverse
- Flagged coat of arms supported by wreath. With legend at top and date at bottom. (Republic of Costa Rica 1889)
- Reverse
- Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom. (Central America 50 Cents 0.750 Guillermo Witting)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 GW | 205K |
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