^Lot 861 Costa Rica, 1/2 real "lion" countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Costa Rica Central American Republic

Costa Rica, 1/2 real, "lion" countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 1/2 real of 1831 F, NGC XF 40, c/s XF standard. KM-68. Lightly rainbow toned over muted luster, with hairline edge-split from application of countermark, nice grade on both countermark and host (which is the desirable first date, by the way). Note: The printed catalog shows this as a 1 real in error.
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