8 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND
1839 year| Silver | 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 |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coin: Bolivia 1621-1665 KM#19
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, which was minted in 1839, features a unique countermark on its reverse side. The countermark is a small stamp that was added to the coin by the Mexican government in the mid-19th century, as a way to validate the coin's authenticity and value. This countermark is known as the "Type II Counter-mark" and it features the letters "M" and "G" surrounded by a wreath. This mark was only used on coins that were minted in Guatemala, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
