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 g -
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 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75118
Rarity index
95%

Comment

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

Host coin: Peru (Cuzco) 1835-1836 KM#151.1

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 eventually overthrew the government in 1840. Despite the political instability, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.