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 39 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled, Countermarked, Cut
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#22
Obverse description Host coin: Bust of Charles III right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • • 1772 •
(Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse description Remaining design from host coin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • J.M.
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Lima 8 Reales J M)
Edge
Mint Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
LIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage ND (1841-1842) - Host Dates 1772 - 1789 -
Numisquare ID 8468960080
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