Costa Rica 1 Real, 1849 – 1850

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Currency Real (1841 – 1864)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Real
Year 1849 – 1850
Ruler First Costa Rican Republic (1848–1948)
Composition Silver (.750)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.9
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Real from Costa Rica. Issued from 1849 to 1850. Struck in Silver (.750). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.9 g.

Obverse
Female bust at center in circle. With legend around. Assayer's initial and fineness at bottom. (Central America
Juan Barth 0.750)
Reverse
Coffee tree at center flanked with value. With legend and date around. (Republic of Costa Rica
1 Real)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f xf au Comment Frequency
1850  JB 43K — € 150,00 — 21%
1849  JB 234.4K € 28,00 — € 210,00 88%

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