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1 Real Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.917) | - | 20.5 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 (.917) |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. Mo. 1R. P.
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico 1 Real J R
Comment
Host coin: Mexico 1 Real 1760 - 1771 KM#77.An additional hole was cut out from these coins as payment for the counter-marking work.
Interesting fact
The 1 Real (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) coin from Costa Rica made of Silver (.917) is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The Costa Rican government was facing a severe financial crisis, and the introduction of this coin was an attempt to address the issue by introducing a new currency that would have a higher value than the existing currency. Despite the efforts, the coin did not have a significant impact on the economy, and it remains a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
