Costa Rica 2 Colones, 1897 – 1928

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Currency Colon (1896 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Colones
Year 1897 – 1928
Ruler First Costa Rican Republic (1848–1948)
Composition Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.556
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Colones from Costa Rica. Issued from 1897 to 1928. Struck in Gold (.900) (Copper .100). Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.56 g.

Obverse
The arms of Costa Rica above the date (Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse
Bust of Christopher Columbus facing right with the denomination below (Central America
Two Colones)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1928  25K € 290,00 31%
1926  15K € 300,00 25%
1922  13K € 280,00 17%
1921  3K € 540,00 14%
1916  5K € 1200,00 14%
1915  5K € 580,00 17%
1900  125K € 230,00 67%
1897  500 — Proof 11%

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