2 Reales (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) front 2 Reales (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) back
2 Reales (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) photo
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2 Reales Type I Countermark ND

 
Silver (.896) - -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
Free State (1838-1847)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1841-1842
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1841-1864)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304863
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Remains of host coin: Crowned arms between columns

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIAR · REX · P · 2R · O ·

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) from Costa Rica made of Silver (.896) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number of coins minted during its production run. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.