8 Reales Type V Countermak ND
1868 year| Silver (.917) | 27.0674 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Host coin Peru KM#A64.2A decree on September 28, 1868 ordered all worn, Spanish-American, 1 and 2 Real (and few 4 and 8 as well) milled coins counter-stamped with one of these marks, to distinguish them from debased Spanish Provincial coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in El Salvador. The country was experiencing a civil war, and the government was struggling to maintain stability and control. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins continued, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of El Salvador during that time.
