Costa Rica 1 Real, 1841 – 1842
Type I Countermark
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Real
Year
1841 – 1842
Ruler
Free State of Costa Rica
(1838–1847)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked, cut
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
1 Real from Costa Rica. Issued from 1841 to 1842. Struck in Silver (.896). Measures 21 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle Host coin: Bust right with legend around and date at bottom (Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Remaining design from the host coin (King of Spain and the Indies Nueva Granada, 2 Reales M)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1841-1842) | — | Host date 1820 | ||
| ND (1841-1842) | — | Host date 1821 |
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