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2 Reales Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1842 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. PTS. 2R. J.R.
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Potosi 2 Reales J R
Comment
Host coin: Bolivia (Potosí) 2 Reales 1773 - 1789 KM#53.An additional hole was cut out from these coins as payment for the counter-marking work.
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales (Type I Countermark) ND (1841-1842) from Costa Rica made of Silver (.903) is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it had been authenticated and approved by the government, and it features the initials "J.M." (for Juan Mora) and a small shield with the letters "C.R." (for Costa Rica) inside. Despite the challenges faced by the country during this period, the coin remains a valuable piece of Costa Rican history and a sought-after collector's item.
