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5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1900

5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1900

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 colon coin
Costa Rica, 1900
Obverse Image: Bust of man facing right
Obverse Text: AMERICA CENTRAL CINCO COLONES
Reverse Image: Seal with mountains in the middle and two ships. One in front and one behind. Sun in the back left
Reverse Text: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1900
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1900
place made
Costa Rica
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.05 cm x 1.7 cm; 1/32 in x 21/32 in
ID Number
NU.68.159.2095
catalog number
68.159.2095
accession number
283645
Credit Line
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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