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50 Centavos Type VIII Counterstamp ND
1889 year| Silver (.835) | 12.5 g |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304808 |
|---|---|
| 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 50 CENTAVOS
HABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO
BOGOTA LEI 0,835
Translation:
12.5 Grams 50 Centavos
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 presidency of Jose Joaquin Rodriguez, who implemented measures to stabilize the economy and promote trade, including the introduction of a new currency system. Despite these efforts, the coin still features a relatively low denomination, indicating that it was intended for everyday use by the general population. This highlights the importance of currency as a tool for facilitating economic activity, even during times of economic uncertainty.
