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 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
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 right with legend around and date at bottom
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FERDIN • VII • DEI • GRATIA • 1820 •
(Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
Reverse description Remaining design from the host coin
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • HISPAN • ET IND •REX • NG • 2R • M •
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Nueva Granada, 2 Reales 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 1820 -
ND (1841-1842) - Host date 1821 -
Numisquare ID 9766618340
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