COSTA RICA. Costa Rica - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1841). San Jose Mint. NGC VF-30; Countermark: EF Standard.
KM-27; de la Cruz-pg. 14; Guardian-pg.62/3. Issued by decree of 19 November 1841 under Braulio Carrillo Colina. Countermark: Type I, small six-pointed star within larger six-pointed radiant star within circular incuse; plug removed from the obverse to the right of the bust; Reverse: test punch at 4 o'clock between "ET" and "IND" of legend. Countermark applied to the obverse of an 1817-Zs AG Mexico War of Independence bust 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII (KM-111.5). A VERY RARE and seldom encountered host type for this series with few Mexican War of Independence issues known. This handsome and moderately worn example displays lovely dove gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices. The countermark is deeply applied and bold on a decently preserved crudely made host. A pleasing example from the series that offers much originality with good eye appeal.
Ex: Clyde Hubbard Collection. Ex: Lucio Laguette Collection.

Estimate: $3000.00- $5000.00