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8 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND
1839 year| Silver (.917) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coin: Bolivia 1759-1788 KM#45
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted in 1839, has an interesting feature. It has a countermark, which is a small stamp or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a letter "A" surrounded by a wreath, which was added by the Mexican government to signify that the coin was valid for circulation in their territory. This coin is a rare example of a countermarked coin from Guatemala and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1839) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) coin.
