2 Reales Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.896) | - | 28 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 (.896) |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 2R · T · H ·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 2 Reales TH
Comment
Host coin: Mexico 2 Reales 1800 KM#91.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 (.896), is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
