8 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:
Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947), Lima, Peru (1565-date)

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Reverse

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Remaining design from host coin.

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Obverse

Description:

Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.

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Obverse:

FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN

Reverse:

REPUB. PERUANA. LIMAE. 8 R. J. M . 1828 .

Composition

Silver (.903)

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Diameter:40 mm
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8 Reales Type I Countermark, Costa Rica

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