2 Escudos Costa Rica, Central America

2 Escudos Costa Rica, Central America, 1828-1850 obverse image2 Escudos Costa Rica, Central America, 1828-1850 reverse image
2 Escudos Costa Rica coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central America flagCentral America
  • Years of Minting:
    1828-1850
  • 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)
2 Escudos Costa Rica Reference Price

Reference Price

$399.95-$12495.00

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

2 Escudos Costa Rica Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Tree divides value. With motto around. Mint, assayers initial and fineness at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Radiating sun with face above a row of five volcanoes. With legend around and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

2 Escudos Costa Rica Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

•REPUBLICA DEL CENTRO DE AMERICA• 1850

Reverse:

•LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO• 2• E• C R•J • B • 21 Qs

2 Escudos Costa Rica Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.875)

Size

2 Escudos Costa Rica sizes
  • Weight:6.75 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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