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4 Escudos Costa Rica
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
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| Year | 1828-1849 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#16 |
| Obverse description | Central to the design is a radiant sun with a human face rising above a range of five volcanic peaks, rendered in the neoclassical style characteristic of early Central American coinage. A circular legend surrounds the entire device, while the date is placed in the lower portion of the field beneath the volcanoes. The composition is bold and emblematic, reflecting the republican iconography adopted by the Federal Republic of Central America. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A prominent tree divides the field at center, flanked on either side by the denomination expressed as '4• E•'. A circular patriotic motto legend surrounds the central device. At the base of the design, separated below the tree, appear the mint mark (CR for Costa Rica), the assayer's initial, and the fineness designation '21 Qs' indicating 21 karats gold. The reverse maintains a clean heraldic composition consistent with Federal Republic of Central America gold coinage. |
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