4 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) front 4 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) back
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4 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND

1839 year
Silver (.667) 13.5 g 32 mm
Description
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 (.667)
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75113
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.

Host coin: Bolivia 4 Soles 1827-1830 KM#96

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (Type II Counter-mark) ND (1839) from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the civil war between the conservative government and the liberal rebels, who ultimately overthrew the government and established a new regime in 1840. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and became a symbol of national resilience and perseverance.