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1 Real Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1842 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Remains of host coin: Crowned arms, pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · LIMAE · 1R · M · I ·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Lima 1 Real M I
Interesting fact
The 1 Real (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) coin from Costa Rica made of Silver (.903) is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a series of measures aimed at stabilizing the economy and modernizing the currency system, which had been previously based on the Spanish colonial system. The introduction of this coin marked a significant shift towards a more independent monetary system for Costa Rica and paved the way for the country's economic growth and development in the years to come.
