Costa Rica 4 Escudos, 1841 – 1842
Type II Countermark
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Escudos
Year
1841 – 1842
Ruler
Free State of Costa Rica
(1838–1847)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
13.5
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
4 Escudos from Costa Rica. Issued from 1841 to 1842. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 13.5 g.
- Obverse
- Type II countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star, rosette at center, in 4mm circle.
- Reverse
- Remaining design from host coin.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1841-1842) | — |
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