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2 Reales Type I Countermark
Issuer | Costa Rica |
Year | 1841-1842 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 2 Reales |
Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
Composition | Silver (.903) |
Weight | |
Dimensions | 27 mm |
Thickness | 0.5 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round with a round hole 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) - -
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Catalog ID | 5740818130 |
Comments | |