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2 Reales Provisional coinage
1828 year| Silver (.903) | 4.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | November 1835 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Column with liberty cap at top. Flanked with value. With legend around and fineness at bottom. Circle around inner design added.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORLALIVERTAD • SALV •
10 Ds. 20 Gs.
2. R.
Translation:
For the freedom of El Salvador
0.902777
2 Reales
Comment
Issued during the siege of San Salvador by the Federation and Guatemalan armies, from March to October 1828.KM#5.1 - "POR LA LIBERTAD. SALV."
KM#5.2 - "POR LA LIBERTAD. SALB."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1828 2 Reales coin from El Salvador is that it was part of a provisional coinage issued during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was minted in Mexico City, and its design features the national coat of arms of El Salvador on one side and the denomination and year on the other. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted in circulation and is now considered a rare collector's item.
