4 Reales Osorno - Insurgent countermarked coinage ND
| Silver | 13.53 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1822 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.53 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Comment
KM#273.1 - Host coin 1782FFKM#273.2 - Host coin 1799FM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (Osorno - Insurgent countermarked coinage) ND (1809-1822) from Mexico is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in the town of Osorno, which was a stronghold of the insurgent movement led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. The coin features a countermark, which was a stamp or mark applied to the coin by the insurgents to indicate their authority and legitimacy. This countermark is a rare and unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination.
