10 Pesos, Costa Rica, 1872

10 Pesos, Costa Rica, 1872

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 peso coin
Costa Rica, 1872
Obverse Image: Arms - Shield with three mountains, five stars, and a two ships.
Obverse Text: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA, 1872
Reverse Image: Laurels
Reverse Text: AMERICA CENTRAL DIEZ PESOS
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1872
associated date
1872
place made
Costa Rica
associated place
Costa Rica
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.1 cm x 2.8 cm; 1/32 in x 1 3/32 in
ID Number
NU.68.159.2090
catalog number
68.159.2090
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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