2 Reales Type VII Countermark

Features

Issuer	Costa Rica
Period	First Republic (1848-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1849-1857
Value	2 Reales
Currency	Real (1841-1864)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	5.6552 g
Diameter	23.6 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	24 October 1896
Number	N# 78681
References	KM# 94 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: HABILITADA POR EL GOBIERNO

Translation: Authorized by the Government

Reverse

Remains from host coin

Script: Latin

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Host coin: United Kingdom 1 Shilling 1838 - 1846 and 1849 KM#734

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1849-1857)

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Bullion value: USD 11.46 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.168 oz

Current silver price: 68.17 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232429 Lot 63033	11 Jul 2024	VF (NGC VF Details (Holed))	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232429 Lot 63034	11 Jul 2024	G	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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