1 Real Type I Countermark

€304,858.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1 mm
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 king Carlos IV and titles
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1791 ·
(Translation: Carlos 4th by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemains of host coin: Coat of arms with pillars and crown
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN ET IND REX NG 1R M
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Nueva Granada, 1 Real M)
Edge
MintCasa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
NG
Casa de Moneda de Guatemala,Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1791 -
Catalog ID9731492730
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