8 Reales Type I Countermark

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeEmergency coin
Value8 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionHost coin: Bust of Bolivar facing right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLIBRE POR LA CONSTITUCION. BOLIVAR
(Translation: Free by the Constitution)
Reverse descriptionRemains 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
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREPUBLICA BOLIVIANA · PTS · 8S · 1834 · L · M ·
EdgeReeded with lettering
MintCasa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
PTS
Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host date 1834 -
Catalog ID1375861080
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