2 Reales Type I Countermark

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1841-1842
Type Emergency coin
Value 2 Reales
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#7
Obverse description Host coin: Bust of Charles III Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • 1775 •
(Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse description Remaining design from host coin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. PTS. 2R. J.R.
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Potosi 2 Reales J R)
Edge
Mint PTS
Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - -
Numisquare ID 5740818130
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