½ Escudo Costa Rica
1825 year| Gold (.875) | 1.6875 g | - |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1821-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1825 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1824-1851) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.6875 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree divides value. With motto on outer circle. Mint, assayer's initial and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIBRE CRESCA FEC•
1/2 E•
CR•MU•21Q
Translation:
Free grows fertile
Half Escudo
Costa Rica MU 21 Karats
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo (Costa Rica) 1825 coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in Central America. The Federal Republic of Central America, which consisted of present-day Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, was facing economic struggles and political instability, which led to the coin's production being discontinued after only a few years. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
