1/2 Escudo Type VII Counterstamp

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1849-1857
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Escudo (8)
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionGold (.875)
Weight1.685 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#80
Obverse descriptionType VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO
(Translation: Enabled by the Government)
Reverse descriptionType VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO
(Translation: Enabled by the Government)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1849-1857)  - 1828 CR F -
ND (1849-1857)  - 1843 CR M -
ND (1849-1857)  - 1846 CR JB -
ND (1849-1857)  - 1847 CR JB -
ND (1849-1857)  - 1848 CR JB -
ND (1849-1857)  - 1849 CR JB -
Catalog ID8885916980
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