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#75119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Type II Counter-mark: Sun above a row of volcanoes inside a 6.5mm circle.Host coins:
KM#90.1 - Peru 1685-1700
KM#90.2 - Peru 1700-1746 and
KM#90.3 - Peru 1714 KM#R33
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 eventually overthrew the government in 1840. 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, especially among merchants and traders. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Guatemala and its currency.
