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8 Reales Type III Counterstamp ND
1840 year| Silver (.903) | 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 (.903) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#35137 |
|---|---|
| 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#112.1 - Bolivia 1827-1840
KM#112.2 - Chile 1837-1840
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 administration of President Rafael Carrera, who had come to power in 1840 after leading a successful revolt against the liberal government that had been established in 1821. Carrera's government was known for its conservative and authoritarian policies, and the coinage issued during his administration reflects this, with the 8 Reales bearing the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Guatemala, on one side and the national coat of arms on the other. Despite the political turmoil of the time, the 8 Reales (Type III Counterstamp) ND (1840) remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
