1/2 Real Type VII Countermark

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1849-1857
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight1.69 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#67
Obverse descriptionType VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO
(Translation: Enabled by the Government)
Reverse descriptionRemains from host coin
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintCR
Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
MintageND (1849-1857) CR - 1831 E -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1831 F -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1843 M -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1845 B -
Catalog ID5912431220
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