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½ Real Type IV Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | 1.55 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1863 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin Guatemala KM#131In late 1862 and early 1863 Guatemalan coins were counter-marked with an R (for Revalidated) to certify their legitimacy for circulation in El Salvador.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real (Type IV Countermark) ND (1862-1863) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had declared its independence from Spain in 1821, but it wasn't until 1862 that the country began to mint its own coins, with the ½ Real being one of the first coins produced. Despite the challenges faced by the young nation, the coin's design and production were of high quality, featuring a beautiful wreath of laurel leaves and the national coat of arms on one side, and the denomination and date on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition also speaks to the country's rich mineral resources and its efforts to establish a strong economy. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item, not only for its historical significance but also for its aesthetic appeal.
