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2 Reales Type II Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1835 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Engraved |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin Peru KM#141.1Through a decree dated December 18, 1834, Salvadorian Provisional coin were to be tested to ascertain their legitimacy. The Zig-Zag mark was used for this purpose in late 1834 to mid-1835.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Type II Countermark) ND (1834-1835) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. El Salvador had gained independence from Spain in 1821, but it was not until 1834 that the country began to mint its own coins. The 2 Reales coin was one of the first coins minted by El Salvador, and it features a countermark, which was a symbol used by the Spanish colonial authorities to verify the authenticity of the coin. Despite the political instability of the time, the 2 Reales coin remained in circulation until 1835, when it was replaced by a new coin with a different design.
