1/2 Real Type I Countermark

€398,497.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with cutouts
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionType I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from host coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1841-1842) Mo - -
Catalog ID8634215570
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