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8 Reales Type I Counter-mark ND
1838 year| Silver |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Type I Counter-mark: Sun rising behind volcano, with quetzal at top.Host coins:
KM#77.1 - Guatemala 1733-1746
KM#77.2 - Guatemala 1747-1753
KM#77.3 - Peru 1701-1746 and
KM#77.4 - Peru 1825-1838
KM#77.5 - Bolivia 1760-1773
KM#77.6 - Mexico 1668-1701
KM#77.7 - Mexico 1729-1733
KM#77.8 - Mexico 1733-1734
KM#77.9 - Peru 1824
KM#77.10 - Bolivia 1621-1665
KM#77.11 - Bolivia 1729-1747
KM#77.12 - Bolivia 1747-1760
KM#77.13 - Peru 1684-1701
KM#77.14 - Peru 1825-1828
KM#77.15 - Bolivia 1679
KM#77.16 - Bolivia 1729
KM#77.17 - Bolivia 1676-1701
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales (Type I Counter-mark) ND (1838) from Guatemala made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. In 1838, Guatemala was experiencing political instability and civil unrest, which led to the overthrow of the government. Despite this, the minting of coins continued, and the 8 Reales coin remained a widely used denomination. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Guatemalan people during a time of great uncertainty.
