1 Real Type I Countermark

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1841-1842
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Real
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.8924) (Copper .1076)
Weight
Diameter 18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Countermarked, Cut, Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 October 1896
Reference(s)
Obverse description Host coin: Liberty cap head left, 13 stars around Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LIBERTY 1833
Reverse description Remaining design from host coin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E. PLURIBUS UNUM 10 C.
(Translation: Out of many, one)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - Host date: 1831 -
Numisquare ID 2115274440
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