Early banknotes of Costa Rica

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Ponterio sale 169, lot 12571

Credito Hipotecario

This specimen was lot 12571 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "COSTA RICA. Credito Hipotecario de Costa Rica. 100 Pesos, 1.10.1873. P-S218. A pleasing very large format bearer bond issue which shows with nice penned details and clear blue seal at right. Scarce and an important piece in any collection. A bit of light foxing is mentioned for accuracy. Very Fine."

peso issues (before 1900)

Ponterio sale 145, lot 449
photo courtesy Ponterio and Associates

This specimen was lot 449 in Ponterio sale 145 (Chicago, April 2009), where it sold for $126.50. The catalog description noted, "COSTA RICA. 20 Pesos, 1899. P-S165r. The much desired ship vignette note from El Banco de Costa Rica. UNCIRCULATED." Printed by ABNCo.

Ponterio sale 159, lot 11129
photo courtesy Stack's Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 11129 in Ponterio sale 159 (Baltimore, March 2011), where it sold for $9,440. The catalog description[1] noted, "COSTA RICA. Ferro Carril De Costa Rica. 1 Peso, 15.4.1872. P-S234. This tremendously rare item is a piece which we have yet to encounter. We have handled a few of the change notes from this issue with all receiving heavy attention from bidders. The note shows nice appeal and color for the technical grade with mostly problem free paper, save for some staining in the top and bottom margins. Pleasing signatures along with an attractive nautical vignette at center. Each denomination from this series is listed as rare in the SCWPM."

Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 31245

This specimen was lot 31245 in Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale (Anaheim, August 2016), where it sold for $1,057.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "COSTA RICA. El Banco Herediano. 25 Pesos, ND (188x). P-S183p. Uncirculated Apparent. Previously Mounted. Costa Rican specimen on cardstock free of any dates or signatures. Punch cancelled at the signature panel. We grade this uncirculated apparent because while the note is free of folds, it does have mounting remnants from being previously mounted."

Source:

  • Ponterio, Richard, Kent Ponterio, Stewart Westdal and Ken Spindler, Ponterio sale 145: the N.Y.I.N.C. '08 sale featuring the Leslie Hannula Collection, San Diego, CA: Ponterio & Associates, 2007.

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