| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Year | 1880 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1878-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 20 March 1912 |
| Reference(s) | KM#2 |
| Obverse description | Flagged triangular arms, lettering above, date below. Toothed border NOTE: The H mintmark is at 45 degrees at the bottom of the arms, above the cannon |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA * 1880 * H (Translation: Republic of Nicaragua Heaton) |
| Reverse description | Value within wreath, lettering above, date below. Toothed border |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 15 DE SETIEMBRE 5 CTS 1821 (Translation: 15 Sep 1821 5 Centavos) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
| Mintage | 1880 H - - 256 000 1880 H - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 1950363090 |
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