CVC & Collectables presents this (1845) Costa Rica 2R T3 C/S, applied to an 1828 Spain Seville Mint 4 Reales, making it a remarkable example of overstruck transitional coinage. Graded AG Details by NGC, this piece retains visible counterstamping despite heavy wear, preserving a fascinating chapter in Central American monetary history.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Costa Rica (Counterstamp) / Spain (Host Coin)
- Date: Counterstamped in 1845 on an 1828 Spain Seville Mint 4 Reales
- Denomination: 2 Reales (Counterstamp) / 4 Reales (Original Host Coin)
- Composition: Silver
- Diameter: 26 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Grade: NGC AG Details — Well-worn but with identifiable countermark, confirming its historical authenticity.
Obverse (Original Spanish Design):
- Design: Bust of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, facing right.
- Inscription: FERNANDUS VII DEI GRATIA 1828
- Translation: “Ferdinand VII, by the Grace of God, 1828.”
Reverse (Original Spanish Design with Counterstamp):
- Original Design: Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
- Counterstamp (Costa Rica 1845 Type 3):
- A “2R” overmark, reducing the coin’s denomination from 4 Reales to 2 Reales for use in Costa Rica’s monetary system.
Collectibility:
This (1845) Costa Rica 2R T3 C/S on 1828 Spain Seville 4R NGC AG Detail is an exceptional piece for collectors! Despite its AG Details grade, this coin holds significant numismatic value due to its scarcity, historical depth, and transitional monetary usage. A true relic of Central America’s evolving currency system, bridging Spanish colonial coinage and Costa Rica’s early national identity! Find more alike here!
