1/2 Real Type VII Countermark

€78,670.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1849-1857
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.750)
Weight1.69 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#68
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 descriptionRemains from host coin
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintCR
Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
MintageND (1849-1857) CR - 1846 JB `CRESCA` -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1846 JB `CREZCA` -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1847 JB `CRESCA` -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1847 JB `CREZCA` -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1848 JB -
ND (1849-1857) CR - 1849 JB -
Catalog ID6890848880
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