2 Reales Type III Countermark, El Salvador

2 Reales Type III Countermark, El Salvador, 1840 obverse image2 Reales Type III Countermark, El Salvador, 1840 reverse image
2 Reales Type III Countermark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    El Salvador flagEl Salvador
  • Years of Minting:
    1840
  • Period:
    State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1841)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled, countermarked
  • Mint:
    Lima, Peru (1565-date)
2 Reales Type III Countermark Reference Price

Reference Price

$15.00-$385.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Reales Type III Countermark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Type III mark: Volcano, 1839 below, in rectangle. Exists with normal and retrograde 3 in date.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

2 Reales Type III Countermark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

2 Reales Type III Countermark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

2 Reales Type III Countermark sizes
  • Weight:6.77 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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