½ Escudo – Costa Rica
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1850–1864
Issuer: Costa Rica 
Period:
(1848—1948)
Currency:
(1850—1864)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 32,125
Material
References
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Numista: #17162
Value
Bullion value: $213.29
Obverse
Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1851
1851
Translation:
Republic of Costa Rica
1851
1851
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Juan Barth
Reverse
Inscription:
AMERICA CENTRAL
21 QS 1/2 E J.B.
21 QS 1/2 E J.B.
Translation:
Central America
21 Quetzals 1/2 and J.B.
21 Quetzals 1/2 and J.B.
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Juan Barth
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | — | 3,388 | ||
| 1851 | — | 6,565 | ||
| 1853 | — | 8,491 | ||
| 1854 | — | 4,663 | ||
| 1855 | — | — | ||
| 1864 | — | 9,018 |
💎 Extremely Rare