2 Reales Type I Countermark

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeEmergency coin
Value2 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionType I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle Host coin: Bust of Charles IV right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDND · 7 · D · · G · ET · CONST 1822
Reverse descriptionRemains of host coin: Crowned arms between columns
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPANIAR · REX · P · 2R · O ·
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1822 -
Catalog ID6243592120
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