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:
    Chain
  • Shape:
    Round with a round hole
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked, cut
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947), Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
8 Reales Type I Countermark Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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 the host coin: Hispanic armsA pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


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

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Chain

8 Reales Type I Countermark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1808 ·

Reverse:


· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · T · H ·

8 Reales Type I Countermark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

8 Reales Type I Countermark sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:39 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Chain
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