4 Reales Type IV Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 13.36 g | 30.6 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 | 13.36 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78623 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin: USA 50 Cents 1843 KM#68
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 Braulio Carrillo, who was the president of Costa Rica from 1835 to 1849. Carrillo's administration was marked by a series of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. Despite the challenges faced by the country during this time, the 4 Reales coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
