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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#75117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coins:
KM#89.1 - Mexico 1536-1542
KM#89.2 - Mexico 1556-1598
KM#89.5 - Mexico 1733-1734
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 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. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and was widely used as a medium of exchange. Its silver content also made it a valuable commodity, and it was often used as a store of value and a means of payment for goods and services.
