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.
