2 Reales Type I Countermark

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1841-1842
Type Emergency coin
Value 2 Reales
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#11
Obverse description Host coin: Coat of Arms, date below Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUB. PERUANA. LIMAE. 2R. J.M. 1830
(Translation: Peruvian Republic Lima 2 Reales)
Reverse description Remaining design from host coin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN
(Translation: Firm and Happy For the Union)
Edge
Mint LIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - Host Dates 1825-1840 -
Numisquare ID 8686463120
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