1 Real Type I Countermark

€304,811.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
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 right with legend around and date at bottom
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDIN • VII • DEI • GRATIA • 1820 •
(Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from the host coin
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• HISPAN • ET IND •REX • NG • 2R • M •
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Nueva Granada, 2 Reales 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 1820 -
ND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1821 -
Catalog ID9766618340
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