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2 Reales Type I Countermark
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1841-1842 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the host coin's laureate bust of Ferdinand VII of Spain facing right, with the surrounding legend partially visible reading FERDND · 7 · D · G · ET · CONST and the date 1822 in the exergue. A prominent circular Costa Rican Type I countermark is applied at center, consisting of a small rose or floral motif within a beaded or toothed circular punch, confirming the coin's authorization for local circulation. The host coin has been cut and holed, reflecting its use as an emergency currency piece; two additional holes are visible in the field, likely the result of the cutting process used to reduce the coin's weight or denomination. The overall surfaces show significant wear consistent with extended circulation, with the legend and bust detail partially obliterated. |
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| Obverse lettering | FERDND · 7 · D · G · ET · CONST 1822 |
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| Mintage | ND (1841-1842) - Host date 1822 |
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