2 Reales Type I Countermark

€78,586.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#8
Obverse descriptionHost coin: Bust of Charles III Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • 1776 •
(Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from host coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.HISPAN. ET IND. REX. G. 1R. P.
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Guatemala 2 Reales P)
Edge
MintG
Casa de Moneda de Guatemala,Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host dates 1772-1776 -
Catalog ID9398104250
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