2 Reales Type I Countermark

€78,587.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeEmergency coin
Value2 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#12
Obverse descriptionHost coin: Bust of Charles IV facing right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1808 ·
(Translation: Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from host coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 2R · T · H ·
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 2 Reales TH)
Edge
MintMo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1800 -
Catalog ID4903921450
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