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8 Reales Type V Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.917) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 19 July 1849 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Reverse stamp: Tree divides value, within circle. With legend on outer circle.
Second stamp: 8 inside small circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HABILITADA EN COSTA RICA J.B.
2 R
8
Translation:
Enabled in Costa Rica Juan Barth
2 Reales
8 Reales
Comment
Type V countermark consisted of both Obverse and Reverse aligned dies. For bigger denominations a second stamp was added with the actual value of the coin inside a small circle.Host coin: Guatemala 8 Reales 1747 - 1753 KM#12
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Costa Rica, minted in 1846, has an interesting feature. It bears a counterstamp, which is a secondary stamping that was applied to the coin after it was minted. The counterstamp on this coin is a letter "V" surrounded by a wreath, indicating that it was issued by the government of Costa Rica. This counterstamp was applied to coins that were already in circulation, as a way to validate their authenticity and value. This coin's unique feature makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Costa Rican currency.
