COSTA RICA. Escudo, ND (1857). San Jose Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
Fr-4A; KM-84. Type VII bifacial countermark: Lion advancing left, with legend around. Applied to an 1844-CR M Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 1 Escudo (KM-14). Displaying some cleaning marks as noted, this example otherwise retains solid detail and presents a charming rendition of the countermark.
Estimate: $400 - $600