Guatemala ½ Real, 1859 – 1861

Rafael Carrera

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guatemala Guatemala
Currency Real
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real
Year 1859 – 1861
Ruler Republic (1841–9999)
Composition Silver (.903) (Copper .097)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.54
Diameter (mm) 15.5
Demonetized 21 September 1870

Description

½ Real from Guatemala. Issued from 1859 to 1861. Struck in Silver (.903) (Copper .097). Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 1.54 g.

Obverse
President bust left. With legend around and engraver's name under neck. (Rafael Carrera President of the Republic of Guatemala)
Reverse
Arms shield. With fineness, face value and date at bottom. (0.902777 Half Real 1859)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1861  362K 46%
1861  R — Mintage included above 15%
1860  R 90.8K 54%
1859  19.7K 31%
1859  — Proof 8%

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