1 Escudo (Pattern) 1850 front 1 Escudo (Pattern) 1850 back
1 Escudo (Pattern) 1850 photo
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1 Escudo Pattern

1850 year
(White Metal) - -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1850
Value
1 Escudo (2)
Currency
Peso (1850-1864)
Composition
(White Metal)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304640
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Woman with bow and arrows reclining on column with Independence date. Legend at top, fineness, value and assayer's initials at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
21 Qs 1 E J. B.

Translation:
Central America
21 Karats 1 Escudo Juan Barth

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Escudo coin from Costa Rica, made of white metal in 1850, features a unique design element - a small image of a volcano on the reverse side. This subtle detail represents the country's rich geological history and its association with volcanic activity.