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½ Escudo Costa Rica
| Gold (.875) | 1.6875 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1821-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1828-1849 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1824-1851) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.6875 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Tree divides value. With motto on outer circle. Mint, and assayer's initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO•
½ E.
C•R•J•B
Translation:
Free grows fertile
Half Escudo
Costa Rica JB
Interesting fact
The ½ Escudo coin from Costa Rica, issued between 1828 and 1849, is interesting because it was made of gold (.875) and weighed 1.6875 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 CR F | 4435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 CR M | 593 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 CR | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 CR | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 CR | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo (Costa Rica) 1828-1849 coin.
