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 with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked, cut
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
24 October 1896
Description
8 Reales from Costa Rica. Issued from 1841 to 1842. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 39 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Type I countermark: Radiant 6-pointed star within 7mm circle Host coin: Bust facing right (Carlos 4th by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Remains of the host coin: Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis (King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 8 Reales TH)
- Edge
- Chain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1841-1842) | — | Host date 1791 |
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