4 Escudos Type II Countermark, Costa Rica

4 Escudos Type II Countermark, Costa Rica, 1841-1842 obverse image4 Escudos Type II Countermark, Costa Rica, 1841-1842 reverse image
4 Escudos Type II 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
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
4 Escudos Type II Countermark Reference Price

Reference Price

$16.99-$650.00

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

4 Escudos Type II Countermark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Remaining design from host coin.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Type II countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star, rosette at center, in 4mm circle.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

4 Escudos Type II Countermark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

4 Escudos Type II Countermark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.875)

Size

4 Escudos Type II Countermark sizes
  • Weight:13.5 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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