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50 Centavos Type VIII Counterstamp ND
1889 year| Silver (.835) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Peso (decimalized, 1863-1896) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Counterstamp: Legend around lion
Host coin: Coat of arms surrounded by weight, value, silver fineness, and mint
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G. 12,500 CINCO DECIMOS
HABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO
BOGOTA LEI 0,835
Translation:
12.5 Grams Five Decimos
Authorized by the Government
Bogota Fineness 0.835
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIOS LEI LIBERTAD
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos (Type VIII Counterstamp) ND (1889) from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the administration of President José Joaquín Rodríguez, who implemented measures to stabilize the economy and combat inflation. Despite these efforts, the coin's value was still subject to fluctuations in the global silver market, making it an interesting piece of numismatic history.
