Costa Rica, 1/2 real, "lion" countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 1/2 real 1847JB, "CREZCA" variety. KM-68. 1.44 grams. Final date of Central American Republic series that was soon countermarked by the Republic of Costa Rica to revalidate it for local usage. Nice Fine with detailed AXF countermark. ($150-225)