Costa Rica 2 Pesos, 1876
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Peso
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Pesos
Year
1876
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Gold (.875) (Copper .125)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.341
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
14 August 1900
Description
2 Pesos from Costa Rica. Issued in 1876. Struck in Gold (.875) (Copper .125). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.34 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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 GW | 2.2K |
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