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1 Colón Counterstamped Coinage
1923 year| Silver (.750) (Copper .250) | 12.5 g | 31 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 (.750) (Copper .250) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN COLON
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1880
Translation:
One Colon
Republic of Costa Rica
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Counterstamped on 50 Centavos, KM#124Interesting fact
The 1923 Costa Rican 1 Colón coin has a unique feature - it has a counterstamp of a small star on the reverse side, which was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in the country. This counterstamp was used on coins minted between 1923 and 1927, and it is a distinctive characteristic of these coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
