½ Real, Costa Rica

Main information

Country:
Costa 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)

$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.

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

Obverse:

EST • D • COSTA-R •

Reverse:

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

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

Weight:1.5 g
Diameter:n/a
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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½ Real, Costa Rica

Main information

Reference Price

$3.99-$700.00

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Designer:

Obverse

Description:

Engraver:

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Edge

Description:

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Composition

Size

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