1 Real Countermarked ND
1820 year| Silver (.917) | 3.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Dominican Republic › Santo Domingo (1492-1821) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1537-1822) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#398626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin: Mexico 1732 - 1747 ½ Real KM#75.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a new stamp or mark was added to the coin after it was originally minted. This practice was common in the past when a country or region wanted to validate a coin that was previously issued by another authority. In this case, the countermark on the 1 Real coin from the Dominican Republic › Santo Domingo (1492-1821) indicates that it was issued by the Spanish colonial authorities in the New World.
