8 Reales Type V Countermark ND
1868 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1828-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Host coin Chile KM#31A 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 the 8 Reales (Type V Countermark) ND (1868) coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had declared its independence from Spain in 1821, but it wasn't until 1868 that the country began to mint its own coins, with the 8 Reales being one of the first coins to be produced. Despite the challenges faced by the young nation, the coin's design and craftsmanship are remarkable, featuring a detailed image of the national coat of arms and a beautiful wreath on the reverse side. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
