1896 Puerto Rico 5 Centavos Silver Coin: Spanish Colonial (Rare Pre-U.S. Issue)
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| Management number | 6438253 | Release Date | 2025/08/22 | List Price | $89.40 | Model Number | 6438253 | ||
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Listed is an authentic 1896 Puerto Rico 5 Centavos silver coin, struck at the Madrid Mint during the final years of Spanish rule. Puerto Rico only issued coinage under Spain in 1895 and 1896, making these pieces historically significant and highly collectible.
The coin features the inscription “ISLA DE PUERTO RICO” above the denomination and date on the obverse. The reverse displays the Spanish royal coat of arms with the “PLUS ULTRA” motto across the iconic Pillars of Hercules. Assayers’ initials P.G. (Práxedes González) and the Madrid “M” mintmark appear below the shield.
Specifications:
- Country/Region: Puerto Rico (under Spain)
- Ruler: Spain, Alfonso XIII (minor at the time)
- Date: 1896
- Denomination: 5 Centavos
- Composition: 83.5% Silver
- Weight: 2.5 g
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Mint: Madrid, Spain
- Assayer: P.G. (Práxedes González)
Condition: Circulated; visible details with some wear (see photos for exact grade)
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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Collectible World Coins
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