Costa Rica
Republic gold Counterstamped Escudo ND (1849-1857) AU Details (Reverse Scratched) NGC, San Jose mint, KM84, Stickney-C431. Displaying Type VII round lion counterstamp with legend HABILITADA PO EL GOBIERNO (AU Standard) on the obverse and reverse of a Central American Republic Escudo 1848 CR-JB (cf. KM14). Somewhat glossy, with the host and counterstamp both cleanly struck, and a single very fine scratch noted to the reverse left field. Mislabeled on the holder as a Type VI countermark.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/costa-rica/costa-rica-republic-gold-counterstamped-escudo-nd-1849-1857-au-details-reverse-scratched-ngc-/a/61230-98033.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61230-09192021
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Estimate: 400-600 USD