Guatemala ½ Real, 1880 – 1892
Information
Country
Guatemala
Guatemala
Currency
Real
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real
Year
1880 – 1892
Ruler
Republic
(1841–9999)
Composition
Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.58
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
26 November 1924
Description
½ Real from Guatemala. Issued from 1880 to 1892. Struck in Silver (.835) (Copper .165). Measures 15 mm and weighs 1.58 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms, with fineness and date at bottom (Freedom 15th September 1821 0.835 E 1881)
- Reverse
- Justice seated, supported by the Constitution, with legend around. And value at bottom (Republic of Guatemala 30th June 1871 Half Real)
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 17.6K | — | — | KM#155.3; Only one known | 0.9% | |
| 1890 | — | — | — | KM#155.2; Over-dates 1890/89, and 1890/799 | 21% | |
| 1889 | 481.4K | — | € 5,70 | KM#155.2; Over-date 1889/779 exists | 29% | |
| 1883 E | 46.2K | — | — | KM#155.1; Over-date 1883/1 exists | 5% | |
| 1881 E | — | — | — | KM#155.1 | 17% | |
| 1880 E | — | € 4,80 | € 4,80 | KM#155.1; Over-dates 1880/770, 1880/777, 1880/79, and 1880/790 exist | 56% |
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