1 Escudo
Country: Costa Rica
Denomination: 1 Escudo
(16)
Year: 1842
Material: Gold (.875)
Weight: 3.1 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: costa rica
Description:
Obverse
Radiant star inside circle at center. With legend around and wreath at bottom.
Reverse
Tree divides denomination inside circle. With fineness at top. Assayer's initials and date at bottom.
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