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1 Real Type V Countermark ND
1868 year| Silver | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
Host coin Bolivia KM#52 and KM#52a.A decree on September 28, 1868 ordered all worn, Spanish-American, 1 and 2 Real milled coins counter-stamped with one of these marks, to distinguish them from debased Spanish Provincial coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real (Type V Countermark) ND (1868) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had recently gained independence from Spain in 1821, but it was struggling to establish a stable government and economy. The introduction of this coin was an attempt to address the need for a reliable currency, and it features a unique countermark that sets it apart from other coins of the time. Despite the challenges faced by the country, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
