Costa Rica 1889 Coin counterstamp on Colombia 1882 Medellin 5 Decimos.
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Costa Rica 1889 Coin counterstamp on Colombia 1882 Medellin 5 Decimos.
Costa Rica 1889 Coin counterstamp on Colombia 1882 Medellin 5 Decimos.
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Costa Rica. (1889) counterstamp on Colombia 1882 Medellín 5 Decimos.
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The Countermark (Costa Rica, 1889)
The circular stamp on the Liberty's cheek is known as the Costa Rica Type VI Countermark.
History: In 1889, Costa Rica faced a severe shortage of local currency. To fix this, the government authorized the "Habilitación" (validation) of foreign silver coins.
Purpose: The stamp features the Costa Rican coat of arms and allowed this Colombian coin to circulate legally as 50 Centavos in Costa Rica
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