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8 Reales Type I Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1842 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Remains of host coin: Tree center with 2 alpacas laying below, 6 6-pointed stars on curved line above tree, country name as curved legend on sides and top, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
· PTS · 8S · 1834 · L · M ·
Edge
Reeded with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: AYACUCHO SUCRE 1824
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Costa Rica, minted between 1841 and 1842, features a unique countermark, known as the "Type I Countermark," which was applied to the coin to indicate its authenticity and value. This countermark is a small stamp that was applied to the coin after it was minted and is visible on the reverse side of the coin. The presence of this countermark makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors.
