GUATEMALA. Guatemala - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1840-1). NGC EF-40.
KM-118.1; Jovel-Type VIII. Type IV Hinged Dies Countermark; Sun over mountains on obverse; Five-pointed star superimposed on bow, arrow and quiver on reverse. Issued by decree of 31 October 1840, instituted December to early 1841. All on an 1832-LIMA MM Peru Republic 8 Reales (KM-142.3). The host coin is quite pleasantly toned with some subtle golden hints around the devices, while the countermarks remain fairly bold and largely unhandled.
Ex: Richard Stuart Collection.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00