Costa Rica - 1/2 Escudo 1850

Costa Rica, Republic of 

Country: Costa Rica
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1850 (1850-1864)
Grade: VF20  
Mintage 3,388
Value: 1/2 Escudo Centavos (8)
Currency: Real (1841-1864)
Metal: Gold (.875)
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 126

Obverse:
Coat of arms with legend at top and date at bottom.

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1851

Engraver: Juan Barth.

Reverse:
Female with bow and arrows reclining on column with Independence date. With legend at top. Fineness, value and assayer's initials at bottom.

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
21 QS 1/2 E J.B.

Translation:
Central America
21 Karats 1/2 Escudo Juan Barth

Engraver: Juan Barth.

Edge:
Reeded.

Reference : KM# 97

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : South & Central America coins