5 Centavos , Puerto Rico
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Face value at center, name of country as curved legend on top and sides near edge, date below. Line of pearls touching rim.
Latin
ISLA DE PUERTO RICO 5 CENTAVOS ★ 1896 ★
Puerto Rico Island 5 Cents 1896
Reverse
Spanish crowned arms between Pillars of Hercules. Below, mint officials capitals on sides, engraver capitals on center.
Latin
PLUS ULTRA P•G• B•M• •V•
Further beyond P. G. B. M. V.
Specifications
- Weight1.25g
- Diameter16mm
- Thickness1.1mm
- CompositionSilver (.835)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueMilled
- Value5 Centavos
Categories
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½ Dollar (Counterstamped)
Obverse: US Capped Bust type 1/2 dollar with Fleur de Lis counterstamp., Reverse: An American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and nearly fully around is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.
