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

 
Silver (.903) - -
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 (.903)
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78586
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Remaining design from host coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering: .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. G. 1R. P.

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guatemala 2 Reales P

Comment

Host coin: Guatemala 2 Reales 1772 - 1776 KM#34.1

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 a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.