Costa Rica 1831-CR F real
This specimen was lot 30378 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description[1] noted, "Central American Republic Real 1831 CR-F MS63 PCGS, San Jose mint. Choice Mint State and among the finest seen for this ever popular 'arbolito' type. Semi-prooflike reflective fields and obviously original surfaces combine with a sharp strike (note the almost full details in the leaves of the Ceiba tree) to produce a most pleasing impression. An important opportunity for the specialist which should attract strong bidding." This design was struck in Honduras in 1830 (KM 19) and in Costa Rica in 1831. A similar design with reduced fineness was issued 1846-49 (KM 21a). It is catalogued in the SCWC under the Central American Republic. This date is also known with assayer E.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.38 g, .903 silver, .098 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 21.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, and Warren Tucker, Heritage Signature Auction 3035, World and Ancient Coins, featuring the FoxLair Collection and the Law Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.
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