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1 Real Provisional coinage
| Silver | 2.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1835 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 February 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Column with liberty cap at top, flanked with value and waves under it. With legend on outer circle and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
1835.
1 R.
Translation:
Provisional coin
1 Real
Comment
KM#18.1 - Star above volcano. Thin column, branches. 3.4g Silver 0.633.KM#18.2 - Star above volcano. Thick column, branches. 3.4g Silver 0.633.
KM#18.3 - Star above volcano. "POR LA LIVERTAD DEL SLAVADOR", thick column, branches. 3.4g Silver 0.633.
KM#18.4 - Star above volcano. In half circle of stars. 3.4g Silver 0.633
KM#18.5 - "MONEDA PROVISIONAL IND", "POR LA LIVERTAD DEL SAL". Branches. 2.7g Silver 0.633.
KM#18.6 - Star above volcano flanked with S. Circle. 2.4g Silver 0.700
KM#18.7 - Star above volcano. Wreath. Star above column. Wreath. 2.4g Silver 0.700
KM#18.8 - Star above S flanked volcano. Liberty cap in column. Circle. 2.4g Silver 0.700
KM#18.9 - S flanked volcano. Liberty cap on column. Circle. 2.4g Silver 0.700
KM#18.10 - Star. Liberty cap. Circle. "POR LA LIBERTAD DEL SA". 2.4g Silver 0.700
KM#18.11 - Star. Liberty cap. Circle. "POR LA LIBERTAD DEL SALV". 2.4g Silver 0.700
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real (Provisional coinage) 1833-1835 from El Salvador is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the country's wealth and economic status, and it was a departure from the more commonly used copper or bronze coins. The silver content of the coin also made it more durable and resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it would remain in circulation for a longer period of time.
