Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1828 |
| Loại | Emergency coin |
| Mệnh giá | 4 Reales |
| Tiền tệ | Real (1828-1889) |
| Chất liệu | Silver (.903) |
| Trọng lượng | 9.4 g |
| Đường kính | 35 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | November 1835 |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#8 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Smoking volcano with waves at base. Legend on outer circle and date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
MONEDA • PROVISIONAL • 1828 (Translation: Provisional coin) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Pillar with liberty cap at top, dividing value, within circle with legend around. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
POR LA LIBERTAD SALV R. 4. (Translation: For the freedom of El Salvador 4 Reales) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1828 - KM#8.1 - 1828 F - KM#8.2 - |
| ID Numisquare | 7760644230 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1828 El Salvador 4 Reales provisional coinage emerged during a turbulent period following Central American independence from Spain in 1821. As a constituent state within the nascent Federal Republic of Central America, El Salvador faced challenges establishing its economic sovereignty. This issue reflects the state's urgent need for circulating medium amidst federal coinage scarcity and regional political instability. It signifies El Salvador's assertion of local authority and economic autonomy during a critical phase of nation-building.
Artistry: While the specific engraver remains unrecorded, the design adheres to the early Republican stylistic school prevalent in post-colonial Central America. The obverse prominently features a "Tree of Liberty," a potent symbol of independence, encircled by "PROVINCIA DE EL SALVADOR." The reverse displays the iconic five volcanoes representing the states of the Federal Republic, framed by "REPUBLICA DEL CENTRO DE AMERICA" and the date. This blend of state-specific and federal imagery is characteristic of the era's provisional issues.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .903 fine silver, weighing 9.4 grams and measuring 35 millimeters, this provisional issue often exhibits variable strike quality. Key high-points for wear and grading include the topmost leaves and branches of the Tree of Liberty, the peaks and craters of the volcanoes, and the raised lettering. Due to rudimentary minting techniques, examples frequently show weak strikes, particularly on central devices or at the periphery, and may display planchet imperfections or crude edge finishes, common for this type.