4 Reales Type V Countermark ND
1869 year| Silver (.917) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 August 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Host coin Guatemala KM#76.1 which in turn is a countermark of Guatemala KM#11
A decree of April 7, 1869 ordered all legitimate cob coinage to be countermarked with the coat of arms counterpunch. Cob coinage was demonetized in 1873 with the assistance of the Guatemalan government. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (Type V Countermark) ND (1869) from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had recently gained independence from Spain in 1821, but it struggled with internal conflicts and economic instability in the following decades. Despite these challenges, the country continued to mint coins, including this silver 4 Reales, which was used as a standard circulation coin. The coin's design features the national coat of arms and the denomination, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item today.