1 Real (Type VII Countermark) ND (1849-1857) front 1 Real (Type VII Countermark) ND (1849-1857) back
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1 Real Type VII Countermark ND

 
Silver (.925) 2.83 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1849-1857
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1841-1864)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#378506
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Remains from host coin

Script: Latin

Comment

Host coin: United Kingdom 6 Pence 1824, 1825 and 1826 KM#691

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Real (Type VII Countermark) ND (1849-1857) coin from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the administration of President Juan Rafael Mora Porras, who was facing a severe economic crisis and struggled to maintain stability in the country. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a valuable collector's item.