COSTA RICA. Costa Rica - Central American Republic. 1/2 Real, ND (1849-57). PCGS VF-30 Gold Shield; Countermark: EF Details. KM-68. Type VII lion counterstamp atop a Central American Republic 1846-CR JB 1/2 Real. Unusually attractive for this generally available type with a charming dished appearance due to the force of the applied stamp and intermingled rainbow tone on both sides. From the Matthew Orsini Collection.