1 Real Costa Rica, Central America

1 Real Costa Rica, Central America, 1848-1849 obverse image1 Real Costa Rica, Central America, 1848-1849 reverse image
1 Real Costa Rica coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central America flagCentral America
  • Years of Minting:
    1848-1849
  • Period:
    Federal Republic (1821-1841)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    CR Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
1 Real Costa Rica Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.99-$700.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Real Costa Rica Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Three at center divides value. With motto around. Mint, assayers initials and fineness at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Radiant sun with face, behind row of five volcanoes. With legend around and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

1 Real Costa Rica Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

•REPUBLICA DEL CENTRO DE AMER• 1848

Reverse:

•LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO• 1• R• CR•JB•9D

1 Real Costa Rica Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.750)

Size

1 Real Costa Rica sizes
  • Weight:3.38 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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