8 reales. World Coins. Costa Rica. 1846. San José. JB. Bifacial Counterstamp of 2 Reales (Type V), with a large, thin 8 with 8R in the center countermark, authorized by decree on October 15, 1846, to be applied only to high-quality coins, on an 8 Reales piece from Potosí, dated 1752 with a double date under the reign of Ferdinand VI. Extremely rare, especially without perforation. We know other example counterstamped on a Potosí coin from the reign of Ferdinand VI, which belonged to the Richard Stuart collection. This, combined with its excellent state of preservation, makes it a true gem for collectors and scholars of colonial numismatics. Encapsulated by PCGS as VF 20, C/M on Bolivia XF Details (Top Pop), the finest preserved example in the PCGS census. More than a century after its minting, this coin was counterstamped for official circulation in Costa Rica, now an independent nation, using the Republic of Central America stamp, which referenced the federation formed by Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua starting in 1823.The counterstamp features the characteristic symbols of Central America, with the emblematic ceiba tree on the reverse and the volcanoes beneath the sun on the obverse, accompanied by the date 1846. The inscriptions HABILITADA EN COSTA RICA and REPUB. DE CENT. DE AMER. are clearly visible, emphasizing the role of this coin in the economic circulation of the period. For 8 Reales pieces, the countermark includes the large, thin 8 with 8R in the center, authorized by the October 15, 1846 decree, specifically applied only to coins of the highest quality. This exceptional example stands as a top-tier piece in both historical significance and numismatic rarity. Costa Rica - PCGS - Extremely rare. Km. 58, de Felipe V. Ag. 26,72.

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Lot 304

Costa Rica. 8 reales. 1846. San José. JB. (Km-58, de Felipe V). Ag. 26,72 g. Bifacial Counterstamp of 2 Reales (Type V), with a "large, thin 8 with 8R in the center" countermark, authorized by decree on October 15, 1846, to be applied only to high-quality coins, on an 8 Reales piece from Potosí, dated 1752 with a double date under the reign of Ferdinand VI. Extremely rare, especially without perforation.

We know other example counterstamped on a Potosí coin from the reign of Ferdinand VI, which belonged to the Richard Stuart collection. This, combined with its excellent state of preservation, makes it a true gem for collectors and scholars of colonial numismatics.

Encapsulated by PCGS as VF 20, C/M on Bolivia XF Details (Top Pop), the finest preserved example in the PCGS census.

More than a century after its minting, this coin was counterstamped for official circulation in Costa Rica, now an independent nation, using the "Republic of Central America" stamp, which referenced the federation formed by Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua starting in 1823.
The counterstamp features the characteristic symbols of Central America, with the emblematic ceiba tree on the reverse and the volcanoes beneath the sun on the obverse, accompanied by the date 1846. The inscriptions "HABILITADA EN COSTA RICA" and "REPUB. DE CENT. DE AMER." are clearly visible, emphasizing the role of this coin in the economic circulation of the period. For 8 Reales pieces, the countermark includes the "large, thin 8 with 8R in the center," authorized by the October 15, 1846 decree, specifically applied only to coins of the highest quality. This exceptional example stands as a top-tier piece in both historical significance and numismatic rarity. Est...10000,00.

Starting bid $ 4.000 4.000 € |

SOLD: 7.750 €

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