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8 Reales Type III Counterstamp ND
1840 year| Silver | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Type III Counter-mark has a stamp for each side of the coin:-Obverse stamp: Sun above 3 volcanoes in a 6.5mm circle.
-Reverse stamps: Sun face in star, bow and arrow in 7mm circle.
Host coins:
KM#120.1 - Peru 1822-1823
KM#120.2 - Peru 1825-1828
KM#120.3 - Peru 1828-1840
KM#120.4 - Peru 1826-1836
KM#120.5 - Peru 1836-1839
KM#120.6 - Peru 1837-1839
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales (Type III Counterstamp) ND (1840) from Guatemala 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 eventually overthrew the government and established a new regime. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and became a symbol of the country's resilience and determination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1840) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales (Type III Counterstamp) ND (1840) coin.
