5 Céntimos "Puya"

5 Céntimos "Puya" - obverse5 Céntimos "Puya" - reverse

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Features

Issuer Venezuela
Period United States (1864-1953)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1896-1938
Value 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 VEB)
Currency Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 2.3 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 31 December 2011
Number
N#
8727
References Y# 27,
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.
NCV# mv5cts-aa
Catálogo Numismático de Venezuela (https://www.numismatica.info.ve/en/index.htm)

Obverse

Coat of arms with legend around and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA
1936

Translation:
United States of Venezuela
1938

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTIMOS

Translation: 5 Centimes

Edge

Smooth

Mints

Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)

Comments

5 Céntimos coin is popularly known as "Puya" in Venezuela

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1896  Photo 4 000 000 $ 1.20 13% Berlin Mint
1915  Photo 2 000 000 7% Philadelphia Mint
1921  Photo 2 000 000 7% Philadelphia Mint
1925  Photo 2 000 000 $ 160 11% Philadelphia Mint
1927  Photo 2 000 000 $ 0.32 12% Philadelphia Mint
1929  Photo 2 000 000 $ 230 11% Philadelphia Mint
1936  5 000 000 $ 0.28 $ 1.50 $ 3.60 $ 3.90 33% Philadelphia Mint
1938  6 000 000 $ 0.51 $ 1.30 $ 1.60 $ 2.60 $ 4.80 48% Philadelphia Mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232150
Lot 63558
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2021 1896 – Berlin Mint UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232104
Lot 64582
Internet Archive
27 Jan 2021 1915 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231912
Lot 63343
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2019 1921 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 210.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322
Lot 61545
Internet Archive
25 May 2023 1925 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232150
Lot 63559
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2021 1925 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 129.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232103
Lot 63590
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2021 1925 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 192.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232033
Lot 62396
Internet Archive
12 Aug 2020 1927 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64591
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 1929 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 89.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64592
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 1929 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"Picture 1 of a sold 5 Céntimos "Puya"
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232033
Lot 62397
Internet Archive
12 Aug 2020 1929 – Philadelphia Mint UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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