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1 Real Costa Rica
| Silver (.750) | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1821-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1848-1849 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1824-1851) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three at center divides value. With motto around. Mint, assayer's initials and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO•
1• R•
CR•JB•9D
Translation:
Free grows fertile
1 Real
Costa Rica JB 0.750
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real (Costa Rica) 1848-1849 coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in Central America. The Federal Republic of Central America, which consisted of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, was facing economic struggles and political instability, which led to the decimalization of the currency and the introduction of the Real as the standard unit of currency. This coin, made of silver and weighing 3.38 grams, was a significant change from the previous Spanish colonial currency that had been in use until then. Despite the challenges faced by the Federal Republic, the 1 Real coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
