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4 Reales Type II Counter-mark ND
1839 year| Silver (.917) | 13.53 g |
| 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 (.917) |
| Weight | 13.53 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75114 |
|---|---|
| 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#87.1 - Guatemala 1733-1746
KM#87.2 - Guatemala 1747-1753
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 in 1840. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.
