Watch List notes:

Costa Rica, 1/2 real, "lion" countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 1/2 real 1849JB. KM-68. 1.37 grams. Final date of Central American Republic series that was soon countermarked by the Republic of Costa Rica to revalidate it for local usage. Deep, well-pressed XF countermark with choice rainbow toning throughout, the host VF with minor rim-flaw. ($100-150)