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1 Onza / 8 Escudos Pattern
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1850 |
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| Engraver(s) | Juan Barth |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A female allegorical figure reclines upon a column, holding a bow and arrows, symbolizing liberty or independence, with the date of Central American independence inscribed on or near the column. The curved legend AMERICA CENTRAL arcs across the upper field. In the lower portion of the field, the fineness, denomination, and engraver's initials are displayed, reading 21 Qs. 1oz.. J.B., indicating 21 quilates (karats) fineness, one ounce weight, and the initials of engraver Juan Barth. |
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| Reverse lettering | AMERICA CENTRAL 21 Qs. 1oz.. J.B. (Translation: Central America 21 Karats 1 Ounce J.B. [Juan Barth]) |
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