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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#75125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coins:
KM#105.1 - Mexico 1701-1728
KM#105.2 - Mexico 1729-1733 (The one in sheet)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) from Guatemala made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the civil war between the conservative government and the liberal rebels, who ultimately overthrew the government in 1840. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and became a symbol of national unity and resilience.
