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This is a Costa Rican silver coin originally minted in 1892 that was later officially counterstamped in 1923 to double its value. During an economic adjustment in 1923, the government revalued existing silver coinage, doubling the 25 centavos coins to 50 céntimos and 50 centavos coins to 1 colón Coin SpecificationsOriginal Year: 1892 Counterstamp Year: 1923 New Value (after stamp): 50 Céntimos (often revalued from a 25 centavos host) Composition: Silver (.750 fineness) and Copper (.250) Weight: Approximately 6.25g to 6.30g lDiameter: 25 mm Mint: Heaton Mint, Birmingham (often indicated by an "H" on the host coin) Reference: KM# 159 (for the 50 céntimos revaluation) Market ValueTypically, these coins in circulated condition are valued between $25 and $70. Highly graded examples (e.g., PCGS Choice AU) can fetch significantly higher prices, sometimes reaching around $180.