1 Real Type VII Counterstamp

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1849-1857
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#73
Obverse descriptionType VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO
(Translation: Enabled by the Government)
Reverse descriptionRemains from host coin
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1849-1857)  - 1847 JB -
ND (1849-1857)  - 1847 JB Backwards `B` error -
Catalog ID5349872650
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