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2 Reales Type IV Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | 6.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1863 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin Guatemala KM#139In late 1862 and early 1863 Guatemalan coins were counter-marked with an R (for Revalidated) to certify their legitimacy for circulation in El Salvador.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Type IV Countermark) ND (1862-1863) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had recently gained independence from Spain in 1821, but it struggled with internal conflicts and economic instability in the following decades. Despite these challenges, the country continued to mint coins, including this silver 2 Reales coin, which was used as a standard circulation coin during that period.
