Costa Rica ¼ Peso, 1850 – 1855
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
(1850 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Peso
Year
1850 – 1855
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.903) (Copper .097)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.3
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Peso from Costa Rica. Issued from 1850 to 1855. Struck in Silver (.903) (Copper .097). Measures 24 mm and weighs 6.3 g.
- Obverse
- Flagged coat of arms supported by wreath. With legend at top and date at bottom. (Republic of Costa Rica 1850)
- Reverse
- Tree divides value. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom. (Central America 1/4 Peso 0.902777 Juan Barth)
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