50 Céntimos Counterstamped Coinage; Type VIII
1923 year| Silver (.750) (Copper .250) | 6.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) (Copper .250) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
50 centimos in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
50
CENTIMOS
G.W. 9 Ds.
Comment
Counterstamped on 25 Centavos, KM#127.1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923 Costa Rican 50 Céntimos coin is that it was counterstamped with the letters "FN" on the reverse side, which stands for "Federacion de Negocios" (Business Federation) and was used to promote the country's economic development.
