Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
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GUATEMALA. Guatemala - Guatemala. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1839-40). PCGS VG-10; Countermark: VF Details.
KM-102; Jovel-Type III countermark. Weight: 26.22 gms. Type II Countermark; sun over mountains within circular border. Issued by decree of 2 May 1839 through 20 November 1840. Countermark applied to the reverse of a (174)9-J Guatemala cob 8 Reales of Ferdinand VI. The countermark is deeply impressed with bold details on a well worn crude host. The surfaces are relatively smooth with minor abrasions that one would expect to see for the grade displaying lovely rich mottled gray patina.
Estimate: $500 - $700
KM-102; Jovel-Type III countermark. Weight: 26.22 gms. Type II Countermark; sun over mountains within circular border. Issued by decree of 2 May 1839 through 20 November 1840. Countermark applied to the reverse of a (174)9-J Guatemala cob 8 Reales of Ferdinand VI. The countermark is deeply impressed with bold details on a well worn crude host. The surfaces are relatively smooth with minor abrasions that one would expect to see for the grade displaying lovely rich mottled gray patina.
Estimate: $500 - $700