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Central American Republic Counterstamped 8 Reales 1846 VG8 NGC, San Jose mint, KM59 (this coin plated in the Spain, Portugal and the New World edition). Type V bifacial Countermark: Sun over mountains, additional round 8R punch; Reverse: Ceiba tree flanked by 2R. Applied over a Guatemala Cob 8 Reales 1752/1 G-J. The stamping of 1, 2, 4 and 8 Reales was authorized by decree in Costa Rica on October 15, 1846 to distinguish them from circulating counterfeits. A whimsical note on the 8 and 4 Reales is that 2 Reales punches were used, accompanied by either a small 8 or 4 Real punch, respectively, "correcting" the main stamp's value; leading to the conclusion that no 4 or 8 Reales bifacial stamps were made. Conservatively graded, this piece shows both discernable and minimally worn stamps upon an appreciable host with full date and assayer.
Ex. Pura Vida Collection, part I (Heritage Auction #3044, January 2016, Lot 31162); Meyer Collection (Spink Smythe, October 2008, lot 1260)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/costa-rica/costa-rica-central-american-republic-counterstamped-8-reales-1846-vg8-ngc-/a/3107-30094.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD
Central American Republic Counterstamped 8 Reales 1846 VG8 NGC, San Jose mint, KM59 (this coin plated in the Spain, Portugal and the New World edition). Type V bifacial Countermark: Sun over mountains, additional round 8R punch; Reverse: Ceiba tree flanked by 2R. Applied over a Guatemala Cob 8 Reales 1752/1 G-J. The stamping of 1, 2, 4 and 8 Reales was authorized by decree in Costa Rica on October 15, 1846 to distinguish them from circulating counterfeits. A whimsical note on the 8 and 4 Reales is that 2 Reales punches were used, accompanied by either a small 8 or 4 Real punch, respectively, "correcting" the main stamp's value; leading to the conclusion that no 4 or 8 Reales bifacial stamps were made. Conservatively graded, this piece shows both discernable and minimally worn stamps upon an appreciable host with full date and assayer.
Ex. Pura Vida Collection, part I (Heritage Auction #3044, January 2016, Lot 31162); Meyer Collection (Spink Smythe, October 2008, lot 1260)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/costa-rica/costa-rica-central-american-republic-counterstamped-8-reales-1846-vg8-ngc-/a/3107-30094.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD