El Salvador 1 Shilling / 1½ Real, 1873
Type VII Countermark
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Information
Country
El Salvador
El Salvador
Currency
Real
(1828 – 1889)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling / 1½ Real
Year
1873
Ruler
Republic
(1841–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
5.65
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling / 1½ Real from El Salvador. Issued in 1873. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.65 g.
- Obverse
- Type VII mark: 1873 Arms on Engish sterling coins. Value in Reales was determined through the actual silver content. Actual design of mark is the same as Type V. These are called Type VII due to the mix of host coins and stamp used.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1873) | — | Host years 1825-1829. |
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