½ Real Insurgent Countermarked Coinage ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of Chilpancingo (State of Guerrero) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1822 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Comment
Can be either type of countermark:Type A: Hand holding bow and arrow between quiver with arrows, sword and bow downwards.
Type B: Crowned eagle on bridge, similar to the National and Supreme National congress coin designs.
KM#256.1 - Host coin 1812
KM#256.2 - Host coin 1811
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of countermarked coins issued by the Insurgent government during the Mexican War of Independence. The countermark, which features the letters "CH" for Chilpancingo, was applied to existing Spanish colonial coins to validate their use as currency by the Insurgent government. This coin, made of silver, was issued in the municipality of Chilpancingo in the state of Guerrero and was used as a means of payment during that time.