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4 Reales Type IV Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 13.4 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Reverse stamp: Tree divides value within circle. With legend on outer circle.
Second stamp: 4 inside square.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HABILITADA EN COSTA-RICA J.B.
1• R•
4
Translation:
Enabled in Costa Rica Juan Barth
1 Real
4 Reales
Comment
Type IV countermark consisted of both Obverse and Reverse aligned dies. For bigger denominations, an additional stamp was added with the correct value inside a small square.Host coins:
KM#51.1 - USA 50 Cents 1809 KM#37
KM#51.2 - USA 50 Cents 1837 KM#58
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (Type IV Counterstamp) 1846 from Costa Rica is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the administration of President Braulio Carrillo, who implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the country's economy and reducing its dependence on foreign trade. Despite these efforts, the coin still features a relatively low silver content compared to other coins of the time, reflecting the economic challenges faced by Costa Rica during this period.
