5 Centavos 1877 [Dominica / Dominican Republic]

About the object

Country: Dominica, Dominican Republic
Shape: Round
Weight: 2.5 g
Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel)
Composition: Cu-Ni
Denomination: 5 centavos
Currency unit: Centavo
Orientation: Coin alignment
Catalog number: KM# 5
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Reverse

In the central part, within a laurel wreath frame, a two-line inscription in Spanish: '5 CENTAVOS'. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.

Obverse

In the central part, an image of an open book with an inscription in Spanish on the top line: 'Constitucion'. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim, the country name Dominican Republic in Spanish: 'REPUBLICA DOMINICANA'. In the lower part, along the curve of the coin's edge, separated from the inscription by dots, the mint year 1877. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.