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1 Escudo Pattern
1853 year| (White Metal) | - | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (2) |
| Currency | Peso (1850-1864) |
| Composition | (White Metal) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman with bow and arrows reclining on column with Independence date. With legend at top and 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
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Escudo coin from Costa Rica, made of white metal in 1853, 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.
