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4 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND
1839 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coins:
KM#85.1 - Bolivia 1556-1598 Felipe II
KM#85.4 - Bolivia 1715
KM#84.5 - Bolivia 1746-1759
KM#84.6 - Bolivia 1759-1788
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) from Guatemala made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The year 1839 saw the rise of the liberal leader, Francisco Morazán, who became the President of the Federal Republic of Central America, which included Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Morazán's policies aimed to modernize and unify the region, but they were met with resistance from conservative groups and the Catholic Church. This coin was minted during this time of change and turmoil, making it a unique piece of history.
