4 Reales Type I Countermark

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeEmergency coin
Value4 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.896)
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#15
Obverse descriptionType 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 letteringHISPAN · ET · IND · REX · PTS · 4R · P · J ·
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Potosi 4 Reales P J)
Edge
MintPTS
Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host dates 1791 - 1808 -
Catalog ID7509589840
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