2 Reales Type I Countermark

€78,588.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#9
Obverse descriptionHost coin: Bust of Charles III Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • 1809 •
(Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from host coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.HISPAN. ET IND. REX. Mo. 2R. P.
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Mexico 2 Reales J R)
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1809-1812 -
Catalog ID1889769760
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