2 Reales Type V Counterstamp, Costa Rica

2 Reales Type V Counterstamp, Costa Rica, 1846 obverse image2 Reales Type V Counterstamp, Costa Rica, 1846 reverse image
2 Reales Type V Counterstamp coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1846
  • Period:
    Free State of Costa Rica (1838-1847)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Cob
  • Technique:
    Counterstamped, hammered (cob)
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947), Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
2 Reales Type V Counterstamp Reference Price

Reference Price

$11.00-$499.95

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

2 Reales Type V Counterstamp Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Reverse stamp: Tree divides value, within circle. With legend on outer circle.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Obverse stamp: Sun above mountains within circle, with lettering and date around. 14mm diameter.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

2 Reales Type V Counterstamp Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUB. DE CENT. DE AMER. 1846

Reverse:

HABILITADA EN COSTA RICA J.B. 2 R

2 Reales Type V Counterstamp Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

2 Reales Type V Counterstamp sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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