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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#75136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
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 1825-1828 KM#142.1
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted in 1841, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver, it was counterstamped with the letters "ND" which stands for "Nueva Dynastia" or "New Dynasty" in Spanish. This counterstamp was added to indicate that the coin was issued under the new dynasty of the liberal government, which came into power in 1829 after the fall of the Spanish colonial rule. This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the transition of power and the efforts of the new government to establish its authority through the minting of new coins.
