1 Real Type I Countermark

€78,582.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#4
Obverse descriptionHost coin: Bust of Charles III Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • 1781 •
(Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from host coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.HISPAN. ET IND. REX. Mo. 1R. P.
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Mexico 1 Real J R)
Edge
MintMo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - -
Catalog ID4803090560
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