Costa Rica 8 Reales, 1841 – 1842
Type I Countermark
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Real
(1841 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Reales
Year
1841 – 1842
Ruler
Free State of Costa Rica
(1838–1847)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, countermarked, cut
Diameter (mm)
38
Thickness (mm)
1.7
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
8 Reales from Costa Rica. Issued from 1841 to 1842. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 38 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Host coin: Bust of Bolivar facing right Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle (Free by the Constitution)
- Reverse
- Remains 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
- Edge
- Reeded with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1841-1842) | — | Host date 1834 |
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