Costa Rica (Republic) 175. Costa Rica, 2 escudos, 1850JB, encapsulated NGC AU 50. KM-99. First date of series, technically high grade but with typically weak strike in centers, hint of luster all over, the last digit of the date with vertical bar superimposed (looks like 1/0). Estimate: $600-$900.
176. Costa Rica, 2 escudos, 1854JB. KM-99. 6.24 grams. Lustrous AU- with typically weak centers, light scratch on shield. Estimate: $600-$900.
177. Costa Rica, 2 escudos, 1855GW. KM-99. 6.26 grams. XF with better arms than usual (the standing
woman still very weak), lightly polished but starting to re-tone. Estimate: $500-$750.
178. Costa Rica, 1/2 escudo, 1851JB, encapsulated NGC AU 53. KM-
97. Attractively red-toned, with underlying luster, much better strike than usual. Estimate: $350-$500. 179. Costa Rica, 10 pesos, 1870GW. KM-115. 14.76 grams. Lustrous AU with typically weak centers, no problems. Estimate: $750-$1,100. 180. Costa Rica, 2 pesos, 1876GW, rare. KM-122. 2.89 grams. XF details but with rough, grainy surfaces all over as from a mount, one-year issue of low mintage. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
181. Costa Rica, 20 colones, 1897, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-141. Lustrous and fully Mint State in our opinion, just a few bagmarks but not enough to prevent MS 60 at least. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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