Costa Rica ½ Escudo, 1849 – 1857
Type VII Counterstamp
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Escudo
Year
1849 – 1857
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
1.685
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (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 |
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