Reverse In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the text 'AMERICA CENTRAL', translated from Spanish as 'Central America'. In the central part, a two-line inscription in Spanish: 'UN PECO', translated as 'one peso', flanked by crossed laurel branches tied with a ribbon. Along the lower edge, from left to right, the inscription 2 IQ. and G.W.
Obverse In the central part, the state coat of arms of Costa Rica is depicted with two laurel branches at its base. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim, the country's name in Spanish 'REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA', translated as 'Republic of Costa Rica'. Below is the year of minting – '1866'.