1 Real Type IV Countermark ND
| Silver (.666) | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1863 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin Colombia KM#87In 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 1 Real (Type IV Countermark) ND (1862-1863) coin from El Salvador is that it was made of silver (.666) and weighed 3.1 grams. This is notable because silver coins were not commonly used in circulation at that time, and the use of silver in coins was usually reserved for higher denomination coins. Additionally, the fact that it was countermarked with the letters "ND" (which stand for "Nueva Dynastia") suggests that it was issued during a specific time period, possibly to commemorate a significant event or to signify a change in leadership.
