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1 Real Provisional coinage
1833 year| Silver (.633) | 2.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.633) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 14 February 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Column with halo at top, flanked with value. Within wreath. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL IND*
1833.
1. R.
Translation:
Provisional coin IND
1 Real
Interesting fact
The 1833 Provisional coinage 1 Real coin from El Salvador was minted during a time of political instability in the country. The Provisional Government of El Salvador, which was established in 1833, issued this coin as a temporary solution to the lack of official currency in circulation. The coin was made of silver and had a value of 1 Real, which was equivalent to 12 1/2 cents at the time. Despite its humble beginnings, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
