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4 Escudos (Type II Countermark)
Country: Costa Rica
Denomination: 4 Escudos
(64)
Year: (1841-1842)
Material: Gold (.875)
Weight: 13.5 g
Shape: Round
Diameter:
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: costa rica
Description:
Obverse
Type II countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star, rosette at center, in 4mm circle.
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
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