2 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) front 2 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) back
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2 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND

1839 year
Silver (.667) 6.2 g -
Description
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 (.667)
Weight
6.2 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75110
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Llamas on either side of a tree, value and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
· PTS · 2S · 1830 · J · L ·

Translation:
Bolivian Republic
Potosi 2 Soles

Comment

Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.

Host coin: Bolivia 1827-1830 2 Soles KM#95

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Type II 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 ultimately overthrew the government and established a new regime in 1840. Despite the political upheaval, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.