8 Reales Type IV Counterstamp ND
1841 year| Silver (.896) | 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 (.896) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75131 |
|---|---|
| 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: Argentina 1815 KM#14
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 administration of President Rafael Carrera, who had come to power in 1840 and was facing opposition from liberal forces who opposed his conservative policies. Despite this, the coin still features the traditional design of the 8 Reales coin, with the shield of the Spanish colony of Guatemala on one side and the crowned Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political climate of Guatemala during that time.
