2 Reales (Provisional coinage) 1829 front 2 Reales (Provisional coinage) 1829 back
2 Reales (Provisional coinage) 1829 photo
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2 Reales Provisional coinage

1829 year
Silver (.903) 4.7 g -
Description
Issuer
El Salvador
Period
State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1829
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1828-1889)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
4.7 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
November 1835
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#75405
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pillar with liberty cap at top, flanked by value; inside beaded circle. With legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POR LA LIBERTAD SALVAD •
2 R.

Translation:
For the freedom Salvador
2 Reales

Comment

KM#6.1 - "MONEDA PROBISIONAL". Previously KM#5.3
KM#6.2 - "POR LA LIBERTAD SALVAD". Previously KM#5.4
KM#6.3 - "POR LA LIBERTAD SALVADOR". Previously KM#5.5
KM#6.4 - "POR LA LIBERTAD SALVADOR" No waves under volcano. Previously KM#5.5

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1829 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 date 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.