2 Escudos

€17,163.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1850-1863
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Escudos (4)
CurrencyPeso (1850-1864)
CompositionGold (.875) (Copper .125)
Weight6.3 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#99
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms with legend at top and date at bottom
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1854
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionFemale with bow and arrows reclining on column with Independence date. With legend at top. Fineness, value and assayer`s initials at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAMERICA CENTRAL 15 DE SETE. DE 1821 21 Qs. 2 E. J. B.
(Translation: Central America 15th of September, 1821 21 Karats)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1850  - - 3 641
1850  - -
1854  - - 16 462
1854  - -
1855  - - 60 424
1855  - -
1858  - - 16 534
1862  - - 5 896
1863  - - 5 632
Catalog ID5901567080
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