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½ Real Provisional coinage
1833 year| Silver (.633) | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.633) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 14 February 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Halo above column within branches with legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
1833
Translation: Provisional coin
Interesting fact
The 1833 El Salvador ½ Real coin was part of a provisional coinage issued during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was minted in Mexico City, and its design features the national coat of arms of El Salvador on one side and the denomination and date on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low mintage, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
