½ Real Type VI Countermark ND
1869 year| Silver (.917) | 1.69 g | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 August 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Host coin Guatemala KM#2
A decree of April 7, 1869 ordered all legitimate cob coinage to be countermarked with the coat of arms counterpunch. Cob coinage was demonetized in 1873 with the assistance of the Guatemalan government. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real (Type VI Countermark) ND (1869) from El Salvador is that it was one of the first coins to feature the national emblem of El Salvador, the Phrygian cap, which symbolizes liberty and freedom.