8 Reales Countermark over Nueva Granada 8 Reales 1839 RS

Issuer Paraguay
Year 1868
Type Emergency coin
Value 8 Reales
Currency Cut and Countermarked coinage (1844-1872)
Composition Silver (.666)
Weight 24.2 g
Diameter 37.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Countermarked
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse description Condor with banner above cornucopia, countermarked with a circular punch with seated lion figure below Liberty cap on staff dividing date 1868 (One of the two national coats of arms called `Sello de Hacienda`)
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLICA DE LA NUEVA GRANADA LIBERTAD I ORDEN 1868 .1839.
(Translation: Republic of New Granada Liberty and Order)
Reverse description Denomination within wreath
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VALE OCHO REALES LEI OCHO DINEROS R. ✶ BOGOTA ✶ S.
(Translation: Worth Eight Real (I) Read Eight Money)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1868 (1839 RS) - Counterstamped year: 1868 -
Numisquare ID 8965837040
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