1 Real Type I Countermark

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1841-1842
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Real
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.896)
Weight
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1 mm
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 king Carlos IV and titles
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1791 ·
(Translation: Carlos 4th by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Remains of host coin: Coat of arms with pillars and crown
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HISPAN ET IND REX NG 1R M
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Nueva Granada, 1 Real M)
Edge
Mint Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
NG
Casa de Moneda de Guatemala,Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - Host date 1791 -
Numisquare ID 9731492730
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