4 Reales Type IV Counterstamp

€78,622.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1846
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight13.4 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#51
Obverse descriptionObverse stamp: Sun above mountains within circle, with legend and date around on outer circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUB. DE CENT. DE AMER. 1846
(Translation: Central American Republic 1846)
Reverse descriptionReverse stamp: Tree divides value within circle. With legend on outer circle. Second stamp: 4 inside square.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHABILITADA EN COSTA-RICA J.B. 1• R• 4
(Translation: Enabled in Costa Rica Juan Barth 1 Real 4 Reales)
Edge
MintCasa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
Mintage1846  - KM#51.1 -
1846  - KM#51.2 -
Catalog ID2728094770
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