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4 Reales Type IV Countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | 12.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1863 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Host coin Guatemala KM#136In late 1862 and early 1863 Guatemalan coins were counter-marked with an R (for Revalidated) to certify their legitimacy for circulation in El Salvador.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (Type IV Countermark) ND (1862-1863) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the administration of President Gerardo Barrios, who was facing opposition from conservative forces and was eventually overthrown in 1863. Despite this political instability, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.
