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8 Reales Costa Rica
1831 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1821-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1824-1851) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tree divides value. With motto on outer circle. Mint, assayer's initial and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO•
8• R•
CR•E•10Ds•20Gs
Translation:
Free grows fertile
8 Reales
Costa Rica E 0.902777
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1831 8 Reales coin from the Federal Republic of Central America is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the region. The Federal Republic of Central America was a short-lived political entity that consisted of several Central American states, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. The republic was established in 1821 and lasted until 1838, when it dissolved into several separate states. During this time, the region was facing economic challenges, including a lack of stability in the currency system. The 8 Reales coin was minted as a standard circulation coin to address these issues, but it was not widely accepted and had limited use. Despite these challenges, the coin remains an interesting historical artifact and a symbol of the region's complex history.
