El Salvador 8 Reales, 1868
Type V Countermak
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Information
Country
El Salvador
El Salvador
Currency
Real
(1828 – 1889)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Reales
Year
1868
Ruler
Republic
(1841–9999)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Reales from El Salvador. Issued in 1868. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Type V mark; 1868 Arms on milled Spanish-American coin. Can be any of these: -Plain Liberty cap above shield on draped flags within 10mm circle. -Radiant Liberty cap above shield on draped flags within 12mm circle. -Liberty cap above shield within branches in 12mm circle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1868) | — | Host year 1765 |
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