Costa Rica 1828-CR F 2 escudos

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Heritage sale 3021, lot 20431
Costa Rica 1828 2 escudos rev Heritage 3021-20431.jpg

This specimen was lot 20431 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $9,693.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "Central American Republic gold 2 Escudos 1828-F CR, AU55 NGC, a most attractive piece with the perfect blend of aged toning and underlying luster. The strike is very sharp with all details bold on both sides. Rare grade for this type and date. The Cecil Webster Collection of Costa Rica." This type is listed for Guatemala for 1825-47 and from Costa Rica for 1828, 1835, 1843 and 1850.

Recorded mintage: 2,750.

Specification: 6.75 g, 0.875 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM 15.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Gurdian, Raul, Contribucion al Estudio de las Monedas de Costa Rica: 100 Años de Colon, 2a Ed., San José, Costa Rica, 1997.
  • Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.

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