1 Real Type I Countermark

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1841-1842
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Real
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 October 1896
Reference(s)
Obverse description Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle Host coin: Bust of Charles III
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLUS · III · DEI · GRATIA · 1779 ·
(Translation: Carlos III by the grace of God)
Reverse description Remains of host coin: Crowned arms, pillars
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · LIMAE · 1R · M · I ·
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Lima 1 Real M I)
Edge
Mint Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
LIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - Host date 1779 -
Numisquare ID 2169657790
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