2 Reales Type V Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78631 |
|---|---|
| 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: Guatemala 2 Reales (Proclamation coinage) 1808
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1846 Costa Rican 2 Reales coin is that it features a unique counterstamp, known as the "Type V Counterstamp," which was applied to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. This counterstamp is a small letter or symbol that was stamped onto the coin by the mint or a authorized agent, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.
