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1 Real Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.896) | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1842 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Remaining design from the host coin
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND •REX • NG • 2R • M •
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada, 2 Reales M
Interesting fact
The 1 Real (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) from Costa Rica was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the government, as there were concerns about counterfeit coins circulating in the economy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Costa Rican history.
