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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#21949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
50
CENTIMOS
9 Ds G.W.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Counterstamped on 25 Centavos, KM#127.2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923 Costa Rican 50 Céntimos coin is that it was counterstamped with the letters "T.C." which stand for "Tesorero de la Caja de Seguridad," indicating that it was issued by the Treasurer of the Security Box, a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of its kind.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Céntimos (Counterstamped Coinage - Type VIII) 1923 coin.
