4.5.1973 4 de mayo de 1973 Sig 35: Sancho/Vargas Painter’s name changed back: J VILLA Correct name is actually Aleardo Villa 8-digit s/n 5 colones

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4.5.1973 4 de mayo de 1973 Sig 35: Sancho/Vargas Painter’s name changed back: J VILLA Correct name is actually Aleardo Villa 8-digit s/n 5 colones

Details

Obverse: Spanish text; President Rafael Anselmo José Yglesias Castro; Guarianthe skinneri orchids (national flower)

Reverse: Spanish text; coffee and bananas being laden on ships at dock, from Aleardo Villa’s 1897 painting in the National Theater (Teatro Nacional)

Basic Information

GSID:

95754

Coin Date:

4.5.1973

Denomination:

5 colones

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

4 de mayo de 1973 Sig 35: Sancho/Vargas Painter’s name changed back: J VILLA Correct name is actually Aleardo Villa 8-digit s/n

Physical Characteristics

Design Details

Note Color:

Olive green, purple, orange, red, brown, and blue

Note Dimension:

156 x 67 mm

Printer:

THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED

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