1 Real Type V Countermark ND
1868 year| Silver (.896) | 3.38 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Host coin Peru KM#114.1A 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 declared its independence from Spain in 1821, but it wasn't until 1868 that the country began to mint its own coins, with the 1 Real being one of the first coins to be produced. Despite the challenges faced by the young nation, the 1 Real coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring a beautiful design that showcases the country's rich history and culture.
