8 Reales Type I Countermark

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1841-1842
Type Emergency coin
Value 8 Reales
Currency Real (1841-1864)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight
Diameter 38.9 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#21
Obverse description Host coin: Eagle with snake on cactus Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLICA MEXICANA
(Translation: Mexican Republic)
Reverse description Remaining design from host coin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - -
Numisquare ID 2804736550
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