2 Reales Type V Countermark ND
1868 year| Silver (.666) | 5.5 g | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Host coin Colombia KM#97A decree on September 28, 1868 ordered all worn, Spanish-American, 1 and 2 Real milled coins counter-stamped with one of these marks, to distinguish them from debased Spanish Provincial coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Type V Countermark) ND (1868) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had declared its independence from Spain in 1821, but it wasn't until 1868 that the country began to mint its own coins, with the 2 Reales being one of the first coins to be produced. Despite the challenges faced by the young nation, the coin's design and production were of high quality, featuring a beautiful image of the national coat of arms on one side and the denomination and date on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition also speaks to the country's rich mineral resources and its efforts to establish a strong economy. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, serving as a testament to El Salvador's resilience and determination to build a prosperous future.
