8 Reales Type I Countermark

€1.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1841-1842
TypeEmergency coin
Value8 Reales
CurrencyReal (1841-1864)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled, Countermarked, Cut
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to24 October 1896
Reference(s) KM#22
Obverse descriptionHost coin: Bust of Charles III right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • • 1772 •
(Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRemaining design from host coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • J.M.
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Lima 8 Reales J M)
Edge
MintCasa Nacional de Moneda de Costa
Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947)
LIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
MintageND (1841-1842)  - Host Dates 1772 - 1789 -
Catalog ID8468960080
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