8 Reales Type IV Counterstamp ND
1841 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1841 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Type IV Counter-mark has a stamp for each side of the coin; just like Type III, but Type IV were mounted so that they could be stamped at the same time in the exact opposite of the other, leaving no flattening on the opposite side, as the other stamp would be perfectly centered on the same hit:-Obverse stamp: Sun above 3 volcanoes in a 6.5mm circle.
-Reverse stamps: Sun face in star, bow and arrow in 7mm circle.
Host coin: Peru 1838 KM#170.4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales (Type IV Counterstamp) ND (1841) from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the conservative government of Rafael Carrera, who had come to power in 1839 and ruled until 1865. Carrera's government was known for its authoritarian style and its efforts to maintain Guatemala's independence from foreign powers. Despite this, the coin still bears the stamp of the Spanish monarchy, indicating that Guatemala was still a Spanish colony at the time of its minting. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political landscape of Guatemala during the 19th century.
