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1 Escudo
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1855 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (2) |
| Currency | Peso (1850-1864) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Female with bow and arrows reclining on column with Independence date. With legend at top. Fineness, value and assayer's initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
15
DE
SETE.
DE
1821
21 Qs. 1 E J. B.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
15
de
Septiembre
de
1821
21 Quilate 1 Escudo Juan Barth
Translation:
Central America
15th
of
September,
1821
21 Karats
Engraver: Juan Barth
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from Costa Rica (1850-1855) is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a indigenous person, specifically a woman from the Kekoldi tribe. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of European monarchs or gods on coins and reflected the country's desire to showcase its diverse cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 6167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 4388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 4095 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1850-1855 coin.
