Costa Rica ½ Real, 1849 – 1857
Type VII Countermark
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real
Year
1849 – 1857
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
1.69
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
½ Real from Costa Rica. Issued from 1849 to 1857. Struck in Silver (.750). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.69 g.
- Obverse
- Type VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle. (Enabled by the Government)
- Reverse
- Remains from host coin
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1849-1857) CR | — | 1846 JB "CRESCA" | ||
| ND (1849-1857) CR | — | 1846 JB "CREZCA" | ||
| ND (1849-1857) CR | — | 1847 JB "CRESCA" | ||
| ND (1849-1857) CR | — | 1847 JB "CREZCA" | ||
| ND (1849-1857) CR | — | 1848 JB | ||
| ND (1849-1857) CR | — | 1849 JB |
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