Gold 1/2 escudo, San José (Costa Rica), 1828. 1952.59.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1952.59.2

Physical Description

Axis: 0
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 1.73
- Diameter (in mm): 14

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date: 1828
Date on Object
- Date: 1828
Denomination: 1/2 escudo
Material: Gold
Authority
- Dynasty: Costa Rica--Central American Republic
Geographic
- Mint: San José (Costa Rica)
- Region: Costa Rica
Obverse
- Legend: REPUB DEL CENT DE AMER (DATE)
- Type: sun rising over mountain range
Reverse
- Legend: LIBRE CRESCA FEC 1/2 E.
- Type: tree

References

Reference: KM Central American Republic.13.1
Reference: Friedberg Costa Rica.5

Administrative History

Identifier: 1952.59.2
Department: Latin American
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Era: CE

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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