Costa Rica 4 Reales, 1841 – 1842
Type I Countermark
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Reales
Year
1841 – 1842
Ruler
Free State of Costa Rica
(1838–1847)
Composition
Silver (.892) (Copper .1076)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, countermarked, cut
Diameter (mm)
32.5
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
4 Reales from Costa Rica. Issued from 1841 to 1842. Struck in Silver (.892) (Copper .1076). Measures 32.5 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle Host coin:The bust of Liberty facing left and wearing cap, thirteen stars surround with date below
- Reverse
- Remains of host coin (Out of Many, One)
- Edge
- Smooth with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1841-1842) | — | Host date 1823 |
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