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

1850 year
(White Metal) - -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1850
Value
1 Peso
Currency
Peso (1850-1864)
Composition
(White Metal)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304686
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tree divides value, with legend at top and fineness and assayer's initials at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
1 Po
10 Ds. 20 Gc. J. B.

Translation:
Central America
1/2 Peso
Juan Barth

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Peso (Pattern) 1850 from Costa Rica made of White Metal is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial strike, and only a few samples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.