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2 Reales Type V Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.931) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | 19 July 1849 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Reverse stamp: Tree divides value, within circle. With legend on outer circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HABILITADA EN COSTA RICA J.B.
2 R
Translation:
Enabled in Costa Rica Juan Barth
2 Reales
Comment
Type V countermark consisted of both Obverse and Reverse aligned dies.Host coin: Peru 2 Reales 1700 - 1746 KM#32
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1846 Costa Rican 2 Reales coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the administration of President Braulio Carrillo, who implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing Costa Rica's economy and increasing its trade with other countries. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Central American history and currency.
