1/2 Escudo Costa Rica

Issuer Federal Republic of Central America
Year 1828-1849
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Escudo (8)
Currency Real (1824-1851)
Composition Gold (.875)
Weight 1.6875 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#13
Obverse description Radiant sun with face on top of row of three volcanoes. With legend around and date at bottom.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering •REPUB•DEL CENT•DE AMER• 1847
(Translation: Central America Republic 1847)
Reverse description Tree divides value. With motto on outer circle. Mint, and assayer`s initial at bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering •LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO• 1/2 E. C•R•J•B
(Translation: Free grows fertile Half Escudo Costa Rica JB)
Edge
Mint CR
Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
Mintage 1828 CR F - KM#13.1 - 4 435
1843 CR M - KM#13.1 - 593
1846 CR - KM#13.1 - 13 000
1847 CR - KM#13.1 - 23 000
1847 CR - KM#13.2; Inverted C in mint mark -
1848 CR - KM#13.1 - 14 000
1848 CR - KM#13.2; Inverted C in mint mark -
1849 CR - KM#13.1 -
Numisquare ID 4763523420
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