Costa Rica 1 Real, 1849 – 1857
Type VII Counterstamp
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Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Real
Year
1849 – 1857
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
1 Real from Costa Rica. Issued from 1849 to 1857. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.8 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) | — |
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