Costa Rica 2 Pesos, 1866 – 1868
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Pesos
Year
1866 – 1868
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Gold (.875) (Copper .125)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.9355
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
14 August 1900
Description
2 Pesos from Costa Rica. Issued from 1866 to 1868. Struck in Gold (.875) (Copper .125). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.94 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms with legend above and date below. (Republic of Costa Rica)
- Reverse
- Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom. (Central America Two Pesos 21 Karats)
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