Costa Rica
Republic gold Counterstamped 1/2 Escudo ND (1849-1857) XF Details (Cleaned, Drill Damage) NGC, San Jose mint, KM80, Stickney-C431. Displaying Type VII round lion counterstamp with legend HABILITADA PO EL GOBIERNO (VF Standard) on the obverse and reverse of a Central American Republic 1/2 Escudo 1848 CR-JB (cf. KM13). Ever-popular as a type, and more affordable in this presentation. Mislabeled on the holder as a Type VI countermark.
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Estimate: 150-250 USD