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½ Peso Pattern
1850 year| (White Metal) | - | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | ½ Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1850-1864) |
| Composition | (White Metal) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree divides value, with legend at top and fineness and assayer's initials at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
1/2 Po
10 Ds 20 Gc J.B.
Translation:
Central America
1/2 Peso
Juan Barth
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Peso (Pattern) 1850 from Costa Rica made of White Metal is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial strike to test the dies and minting process, and only a few examples were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
