© Miguel Arguedas
© Miguel Arguedas
1 Colón Counterstamped Coinage
1923 year| Silver (.500) | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 1 Colón (1 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#209833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
1923
500 M * G. C. R.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Counterstamped on 50 Centimos, KM#150Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923 Costa Rican 1 Colón coin is that it was counterstamped with the letter "A" on the reverse side, indicating that it was issued by the Agricultural Bank of Costa Rica. This counterstamp was applied to coins that were issued by the bank to promote agriculture and rural development in the country. The use of counterstamps on coins was a common practice in Costa Rica during the early 20th century, and it allowed the government to issue coins with different designs and purposes without having to mint new coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 GCR | 28800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Colón (Counterstamped Coinage) 1923 coin.
