fwo_1046875 - COSTA RICA 5 Colones 1900 San José
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Price : 480.00 €
Item sold on our e-shop (2025)
Price : 480.00 €
Type : 5 Colones
Date: 1900
Mint name / Town : San José
Quantity minted : 100000
Metal : gold
Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰
Diameter : 17,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 3,90 g.
Edge : cannelée
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Ancien nettoyage
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : .AMERICA CENTRAL. CINCO COLONES.
Obverse description : Buste de Christophe-Colomb nue tête à droite.
Reverse
Reverse legend : . REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA. 1900.
Reverse description : Écu aux armes.
Commentary
Un nouveau système monétaire fut adopté en 1897 basé sur le colon divisé en 100 centimos. Les fabrications débutèrent dès 1897.
A new monetary system was adopted in 1897 based on the colon divided into 100 centimos. Production began in 1897.
A new monetary system was adopted in 1897 based on the colon divided into 100 centimos. Production began in 1897.
Historical background
COSTA RICA
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