COSTA RICA. Escudo, ND (1849-57). San Jose Mint. PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, EF Details Gold Shield.

Fr-4a; KM-84. A "lion" countermark (Type VI) on a Costa Rica (Central American Republic) Escudo, 1849-CR JB. The countermark is deeply impressed on the obverse, causing a slight concavity in the host, and is graded EF Details. The host exhibits hints of pleasing orange toning at the peripheries, and some scratches are noted on the lower reverse.

Estimate: $160.00-$260.00