2 Reales Type VII Countermark, Costa Rica

2 Reales Type VII Countermark, Costa Rica, 1849-1857 obverse image2 Reales Type VII Countermark, Costa Rica, 1849-1857 reverse image
2 Reales Type VII Countermark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1849-1857
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
2 Reales Type VII Countermark Reference Price

Reference Price

$29.95-$450.00

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 VII Countermark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Remains of host coin: Crown above denomination within wreath, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Type VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle Host coin: Uncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Reales Type VII Countermark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO

Reverse:

2 Reales Type VII Countermark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

2 Reales Type VII Countermark sizes
  • Weight:5.66 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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