1 Real Type VII Countermark

Features

Issuer	Costa Rica
Period	First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1849-1857
Value	1 Real
Currency	Real (1841-1864)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	3.10 g
Diameter	19 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled, countermarked
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	24 October 1894
Number	N# 64657
References	KM# 90 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

Comments

Host coin: United Kingdom 6 Pence 1838 - 1846 and 1848 - 1849 KM#733

See also

• Cat or feline

• 6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 1st type)

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Numista Rarity index: 91

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Bullion value: USD 2.08

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232201 Lot 61406	Dec 30, 2021	VF (NGC VF35)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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