8 Reales Type V Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.931) | 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 (.931) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | 19 July 1849 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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: Peru 8 Reales 1700-1746 KM#34
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Costa Rica, minted in 1846, has an interesting feature. It has a counterstamp, which is a secondary stamping that was applied to the coin after it was minted. This counterstamp, known as Type V, features the letters "S" and "T" on either side of a crown, indicating that the coin was issued by the State of Costa Rica. This counterstamp was added to the coin to verify its authenticity and to show that it was issued by the legitimate government of Costa Rica. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a unique insight into the monetary system and political history of Costa Rica during that time period.