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8 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND
1839 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coins:
KM#97.1 - Bolivia 1701-1728
KM#97.2 - Bolivia 1702 KM#R31
KM#97.3 - Bolivia 1729-1746
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted in 1839, is interesting because it was issued during a time of political turmoil in the country. Guatemala had gained independence from Spain in 1821, but it wasn't until 1839 that the country officially adopted its own currency, the peso. The 8 Reales coin was one of the first coins minted under the new currency system, and it features a unique counter-mark, which is a small stamp or symbol added to the coin to indicate its authenticity. The counter-mark on this coin is a small "8" stamped on the reverse side, which was added to prevent counterfeiting. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Guatemalan history, and it serves as a reminder of the country's struggle for independence and its efforts to establish a stable currency system.
