8 Reales Type IV Counterstamp ND
1841 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 40 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75134 |
|---|---|
| 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 1826-1836 KM#142.2
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, also known as the "Guatemalan 8 Reales," was used as a form of currency in Guatemala during the 19th century. It was first introduced in 1841 and was in circulation until 1871. The coin was made of silver and had a weight of 27.07 grams. It was a standard circulation coin and had a counterstamp of the number "8" on one side, indicating its denomination. The coin was issued during the reign of the Federal Republic of Central America, which was a short-lived political entity that consisted of several Central American states, including Guatemala. The 8 Reales coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint-condition coins selling for thousands of dollars.
