8 Reales Type V Counterstamp
1846 year| Silver (.916) | 27.065 g | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | Free State (1838-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1841-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 27.065 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 19 July 1849 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78638 |
|---|---|
| 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: Mexico 8 Reales 1733-1734 KM#48
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. This counterstamp, known as Type V, features the letters "CT" surrounded by a wreath, and was added to the coin to indicate that it was certified by the Costa Rican government. This counterstamp helps to verify the coin's authenticity and adds to its numismatic value.
