Costa Rica 1855-JB 2 escudos
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This specimen was lot 44381 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $900. The catalog description[1] noted, "COSTA RICA. 2 Escudos, 1855-JB. San Jose Mint. PCGS AU-55. Some minor wear and typical striking weakness is observed, but this wholesome, near-Mint example nevertheless retains enticing brilliance residing among the protected areas." This type was struck in Costa Rica 1850-63 and normally comes flat struck. Assayers JB (Juan Barth) and GW (Guillermo Witting) are both recorded for 1855. This date is listed as common.
Recorded mintage: 60,000 (assayers JB and GW).
Specification: 6.3 g, 0.875 fine gold, .177 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-8; KM-99.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The August 2021 ANA sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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