Costa Rica 2 Reales, 1849 – 1857
Type VII Countermark
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Reales
Year
1849 – 1857
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
5.66
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1.25
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
2 Reales from Costa Rica. Issued from 1849 to 1857. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.66 g.
- Obverse
- Type VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle Host coin: Uncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around (Enabled by the Government)
- Reverse
- Remains of host coin: Crown above denomination within wreath, date below
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1849-1857) | — | Host date 1834 |
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