½ Escudo (Type VI Countermark)
Country: Costa Rica
Denomination: 1/2 Escudo
(8)
Year: (1849-1857)
Material: Gold (.875)
Weight: 1.685 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 14 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: costa rica
Description:
Obverse
Type VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.
Reverse
Type VI countermark: Lion inside circle with lettering around. In 5mm circle.
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