½ Real, Costa Rica

½ Real, Costa Rica, 1842 obverse image½ Real, Costa Rica, 1842 reverse image
½ Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1842
  • Period:
    Free State of Costa Rica (1838-1847)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
½ Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.99-$700.00

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

½ Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Tobacco plant flanked by value inside circle. With fineness at top. Assayers initials and date at bottom.

Engraver:

Miguel Mora

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Radiating star at center, inside circle. With legend at top and wreath at bottom.

Engraver:

Miguel Mora

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

EST • D • COSTA-R •

Reverse:

10 D 20 G. 1/2 R M.M. 1842

½ Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

½ Real sizes
  • Weight:1.5 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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