2 Escudos


Gold (.875) (Copper .125)	6.3 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Costa Rica
Period	First Republic (1848-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1850-1863
Value	2 Escudos (4)
Currency	Peso (1850-1864)
Composition	Gold (.875) (Copper .125)
Weight	6.3 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#17163
Rarity index	89%

Reverse

Female with bow and arrows reclining on column with Independence date. With legend at top. Fineness, value and assayer's initials at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
15
DE
SETE.
DE
1821
21 Qs. 2 E. J. B.

Unabridged legend:
America Central
15
de
Septiembre
de
1821
21 Quilate 2 Escudos Juan Barth

Translation:
Central America
15th
of
September,
1821
21 Karats

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos 1850-1863 coin from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a decimalization effort aimed at replacing the old Spanish colonial system of currency, which had been in use since the 16th century. Despite the challenges faced during its production, the 2 Escudos coin remained in circulation for over a decade and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.