El Salvador 2 Reales, 1840
Type III Countermark
Information
Country
El Salvador
El Salvador
Currency
Real
(1828 – 1889)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Reales
Year
1840
Ruler
Federal Republic
(1821–1841)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
6.77
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Reales from El Salvador. Issued in 1840. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.77 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 1825-1836 |
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