El Salvador ½ Real, 1840
Type III Countermark
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Information
Country
El Salvador
El Salvador
Currency
Real
(1828 – 1889)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real
Year
1840
Ruler
Federal Republic
(1821–1841)
Composition
Silver (.902)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Real from El Salvador. Issued in 1840. Struck in Silver (.902). Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Type III mark: Volcano, 1839 below, in rectangle. Exists with normal and retrograde 3 in date.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1840) | — | Host years 1833-1834 |
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