2 Reales Type I Countermark, Costa Rica

Main information

Country:
Costa 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:
LIMAE Lima, Peru (1565-date)

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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.

Reverse

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Remaining design from host coin.

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Obverse

Description:

Host coin: Portrait of Charles IV facing right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.

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Obverse:

CAROLUS . IIII . DEI . GRATIA .1797.

Reverse:

.HISPAN. ET IND. REX. LIMAE. 2R. P.

Composition

Silver (.896)

Size

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Diameter:27 mm
Thickness:2 mm
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2 Reales Type I Countermark, Costa Rica

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