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 (.750) 3.38 g -
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 (.750)
Weight
3.38 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78673
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Remains from host coin

Script: Latin

Comment

Host coin: Central American Republic 1 Real KM#21a

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 civil war between the conservative and liberal factions, and its production was interrupted several times due to the conflict. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.