Whitman Expo
1896-PG V Puerto Rico 5 Centavos MS Values
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.
Reverse: Spanish crowned arms between Pillars of Hercules. Below, mint officials capitals on sides, engraver capitals on center.
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Puerto Rico
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.835
Weight:
1.25 gr
Coin Rulers Name:
Alfonso XIII
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.000 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
ISLA DE PUERTO RICO, 5, CENTAVOS, ★ 1896 ★
Obverse Designer:
Bartolomé Maura Montaner
Reverse Lettering:
PLUS ULTRA P•G• B•M• •V•
Reverse Designer:
Bartolomé Maura Montaner
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