2 Pesos 1866-1868 front 2 Pesos 1866-1868 back
2 Pesos 1866-1868 photo
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2 Pesos

 
Gold (.875) (Copper .125) 2.9355 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1868
Value
2 Pesos
Currency
Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896)
Composition
Gold (.875) (Copper .125)
Weight
2.9355 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
14 August 1900
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#49162
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value within wreath. With legend at top. Fineness and assayer's initials at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
DOS
PESOS
21 Q G. W.

Unabridged legend:
America Central
Dos
Pesos
21 Quilates Guillermo Witting

Translation:
Central America
Two
Pesos
21 Karats

Engraver: Guillermo Witting

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pesos 1866-1868 coin from Costa Rica is that it was the first coin to be issued by the country after it gained independence from Spain in 1856.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1866  13055 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pesos 1866-1868 coin.