Costa Rica
Central American Republic gold Contemporary Counterfeit 1/2 Escudo 1826 CR-F AU, cf. KM5 (for original type). 15mm. 1.33gm. A lovely example of a well-done piece meant to pass in circulation, bearing a date not listed in the series. Very sharp to the devices, with the depiction of a smiling sun bathed in a red-gold patina.
Ex. Stack's (January 2010, Lot 1118)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/costa-rica/costa-rica-central-american-republic-gold-contemporary-counterfeit-1-2-escudo-1826-cr-f-au-/a/61263-97125.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61263-03272022
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