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½ Real Provisional coinage
1835 year| Silver (.700) | 1.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.700) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 14 February 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Column with liberty cap at top. With 1 at left and 1/2 right. With legend on outer circle and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL:
1835
1. 1/2
Translation:
Provisional coin
One half real
Comment
KM#21.1 - No star over volcano, with liberty cap over 1.KM#21.2 - No star over volcano, with liberty cap over column.
KM#21.3 - Star over volcano. "POR LA LIBERTAD DEL SALVA" legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1835 ½ Real coin from El Salvador is that it was part of a provisional coinage issued during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was minted in 1835, but it was not officially recognized as legal tender until 1841, when a new coinage system was established. Despite this, the coin still circulated widely and remained a popular form of currency among the local population.
