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A counterstamp from the Costa Rican Mint on a foreign coin meant that its weight and precious metal content qualified it to circulate in Costa Rica as if it was part of the Costa Rican monetary system.
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The reverse has a different counterstamp with a lion in the center and reads around the edges “Habilitad por el Gobierno”.
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On the front is a small round counterstamp with a crest in a circle and above the crest reads “costa rica”.
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Some 1815 and 1825 dated quarters have an E or L counterstamp above Liberty’s head, marks unmentioned in official records and purpose unknown.
Capped Bust Quarter, Large Size, 1815-1828 : Coin Guide 2008
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Some 1815 and 1825 dated quarters have an E or L counterstamp above Liberty’s head, marks unmentioned in official records and purpose unknown.
Capped Bust Quarter, Large Size, 1815-1828 : Coin Guide 2008
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