1/2 Real

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Miguel Mora
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#32
Obverse descriptionRadiating star at center, inside circle. With legend at top and wreath at bottom.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEST • D • COSTA-R •
(Translation: State of Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionTobacco plant flanked by value inside circle. With fineness at top. Assayer`s initials and date at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 D 20 G. 1/2 R M.M. 1842
(Translation: 0.902777 1/2 Real Miguel Mora 1842)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1842 MM - -
Catalog ID4257479300
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