1 Real Type I Countermark, Costa Rica

1 Real Type I Countermark, Costa Rica, 1841-1842 obverse image1 Real Type I Countermark, Costa Rica, 1841-1842 reverse image
1 Real Type I Countermark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1841-1842
  • Period:
    Free State of Costa Rica (1838-1847)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round with a round hole
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked, cut
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947), Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
1 Real Type I Countermark Reference Price

Reference Price

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

1 Real Type I Countermark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Remains of host coin: Coat of arms with pillars and crown

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle Host coin: Bust of king Carlos IV and titles

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

1 Real Type I Countermark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1791 ·

Reverse:

HISPAN ET IND REX NG 1R M

1 Real Type I Countermark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.896)

Size

1 Real Type I Countermark sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:20 mm
  • Thickness:1 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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