½ Real Type VII Countermark

Features

Issuer Costa Rica
Period First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1849-1857
Value ½ Real
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 1.69 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, countermarked
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 24 October 1896
Number
N#
26371
References KM# 67
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Type VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO

Translation: Enabled by the Government

Reverse

Remains from host coin

Script: Latin

Mint

CR Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)

Comments

Host coin: Central American Republic ½ Real KM#20

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1849-1857) CR 50% 1831 E
ND (1849-1857) CR 36% 1831 F
ND (1849-1857) CR 71% 1843 M
ND (1849-1857) CR 29% 1845 B

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Real (Type VII Countermark)
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 2154
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 Undetermined F USD 43.16
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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