Need Help Identifying a Coin I Own!

bmahaffey · October 14, 2016 11:59AM

II got this coin and I have no clue what it is. Obverse shows a bust, and the reverse shows a wreath and a shield. The only text I can make out appears to be a date and it says "189?" on the obverse.

Any ideas?

cecropiamoth · October 14, 2016 1:01PM

How much does your coin weigh?

This is a very worn 1897 Dominican Republic coin.

If it is roughly the size of a US silver dollar then it is a Peso, if half dollar size, then 1/2 Peso, if dime size then 10 centavos. There is also a 20 centavos piece.

Jeff

cecropiamoth · October 14, 2016 1:03PM

To add - These were minted for the DR by the United States at Philadelphia, although coins with details will show an 'A' mintmark as the dies were prepared in Paris, France.

yosclimber · October 14, 2016 1:22PM

bmahaffey · October 14, 2016 1:23PM

sweet, that all helps a lot!

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