Costa Rica, 1/2 real, "lion" countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 1/2 real of 1847JB, NGC AU 53, c/s AU weak. KM-68. 1.42 grams. Lustrous and choice, with light rainbow toning, the full countermark curiously contained within the leaves of the tree (not deep like most). NGC #2741437-013.
Estimate: $300-450