2 Reales Type I Counter-mark ND
1839 year| Silver (.903) | 6.76 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Type I counter-mark; sun rising behind single volcano.Host coin: 1829 Mexico 2 Reales - Zacatecas Mint KM#374.12
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Type I Counter-mark) ND (1839) from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the civil war between the conservative government and the liberal rebels, who eventually overthrew the government and established a new regime in 1840. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and was widely used as a medium of exchange.
