8 Reales Type I Countermark, Costa Rica

8 Reales Type I Countermark, Costa Rica, 1841-1842 obverse image8 Reales Type I Countermark, Costa Rica, 1841-1842 reverse image
8 Reales Type I Countermark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1841-1842
  • Period:
    Free State of Costa Rica (1838-1847)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded with lettering
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked, cut
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947), Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
8 Reales Type I Countermark Reference Price

Reference Price

$299.00-$499.95

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

8 Reales Type I Countermark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Remains of host coin: Tree center with 2 alpacas laying below, 6 6-pointed stars on curved line above tree, country name as curved legend on sides and top, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Host coin: Bust of Bolivar facing right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded with lettering

8 Reales Type I Countermark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION. BOLIVAR

Reverse:

REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA · PTS · 8S · 1834 · L · M ·

8 Reales Type I Countermark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

8 Reales Type I Countermark sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:38 mm
  • Thickness:1.7 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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