| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Year | 1878 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Peso (1878-1912) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 20 March 1912 |
| Reference(s) | KM#1 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms with legend at top and date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA 1878 (Translation: Republic of Nicaragua) |
| Reverse description | Value within wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | UN CENTAVO (Translation: One Centavo) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1878 - - 500 000 1878 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 4697434180 |
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