© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales United Provinces of Nueva Grenada; Countermarked
| Silver (.666) | 23 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Period | Gran Colombia (1819-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1821 |
| Value | 8 Reales (1) |
| Currency | Peso pre-decimal (1810-1847) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA
1821
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from the United Provinces of Nueva Grenada, countermarked 1820-1821, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
