8 Reales Type IV Counterstamp ND
1841 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75139 |
|---|---|
| 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 coins:
KM#121.1 - Peru 1836-1839
KM#121.2 - Peru 1822
KM#121.3 - Peru ND
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted in 1841, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency at the time. Additionally, the coin features a unique counterstamp, known as the Type IV Counterstamp, which was used to validate the coin's authenticity and value. This counterstamp is a rare feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of its time and makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.