1 Real Type I Countermark

€304,914.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
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 Host coin: Bust of Charles III
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS · III · DEI · GRATIA · 1779 ·
(Translation: Carlos III by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemains of host coin: Crowned arms, pillars
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · LIMAE · 1R · M · I ·
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Lima 1 Real M I)
Edge
MintCasa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
LIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1779 -
Catalog ID2169657790
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