Costa Rica 1 Escudo, 1842

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Currency Real (1841 – 1864)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Escudo
Year 1842
Ruler Free State of Costa Rica (1838–1847)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.1
Diameter (mm) 18.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Escudo from Costa Rica. Issued in 1842. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 3.1 g.

Obverse
Radiant star inside circle at center. With legend around and wreath at bottom. (State of Costa Rica)
Reverse
Tree divides denomination inside circle. With fineness at top. Assayer's initials and date at bottom. (21 Karats)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1842 MM 10K KM#33.1 100%
1842 MM — KM#33.2. Mintage included above. 40%

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