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#75419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin Guatemala KM#82, which in turn is a Countermarked Peruvian 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) 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.
