2 Reales (Type II Countermark) ND (1834-1835) front 2 Reales (Type II Countermark) ND (1834-1835) back
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2 Reales Type II Countermark ND

 
Silver (.633) 5.4 g -
Description
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 (.633)
Weight
5.4 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Engraved
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#75417
Rarity index
95%

Comment

KM#101.1 - Host coin KM#11.7
KM#101.2 - Host coin KM#11.10
KM#101.3 - Host coin KM#11.13

Through 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) from El Salvador is that it was one of the first coins to feature the national emblem of El Salvador, the Phrygian cap, which was adopted as a symbol of freedom and independence.