2 Reales Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN
Translation: Firm and Happy For the Union
Comment
Host coin: Peru 2 Reales 1825 - 1840 KM#141.1An 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 an interesting coin because it was issued during a time of economic and political change in Costa Rica. The coin was introduced as part of a decimalization effort, replacing the old Spanish colonial system of reales and pesos with a new system based on the peso, and it features a unique countermark of a small shield with the initials "CR" (for Costa Rica) inside. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, and it serves as a reminder of Costa Rica's rich history and its efforts to establish its own independent monetary system.
