½ Real NORTE - Insurgent Countermarked Coinage
1811 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remaining design from original coin, untouched but flattened due to punch on other side.
Comment
Note: Issued by the Supreme National Congress and the Army of the NorthNote: Countermark on Zacatecas KM#180.
Interesting fact
The 1811 Mexican silver ½ Real coin with the NORTE - Insurgent Countermark is a rare and unique piece, as it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence. The countermark was added by the insurgent forces in the north of Mexico, who opposed the Spanish colonial rule. This coin is a symbol of the struggle for independence and represents a significant moment in Mexican history.
