Costa Rica 8 Reales, 1846
Type V Counterstamp
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Reales
Year
1846
Ruler
Free State of Costa Rica
(1838–1847)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Shape
Cob
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Counterstamped, hammered (cob)
Weight (g)
27.07
Demonetized
19 July 1849
Description
8 Reales from Costa Rica. Issued in 1846. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 0 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Obverse stamp: Sun above mountains within circle, with lettering and date around. 14mm diameter. (Central American Republic 1846)
- Reverse
- Reverse stamp: Tree divides value, within circle. With legend on outer circle. Second stamp: 8 inside small circle. (Enabled in Costa Rica Juan Barth 2 Reales 8 Reales)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | — |
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