Guatemala ¼ Real, 1879 – 1886

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guatemala Guatemala
Currency Real
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Real
Year 1879 – 1886
Ruler Republic (1841–9999)
Composition Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 0.79
Diameter (mm) 11
Thickness (mm) 0.96
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Real from Guatemala. Issued from 1879 to 1886. Struck in Silver (.835) (Copper .165). Measures 11 mm and weighs 0.79 g.

Obverse
Sun with long rays on top of 3 volcanoes. With date at bottom.
Reverse
Value inside wreath. With fineness at bottom.
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
1886  205.7K — Over-date 1886/5 exists 27%
1885  — — 4%
1884  100K € 11,00 34%
1883  195.3K — 5%
1882  103.5K € 6,50 25%
1881  94K — Over-date 1881/79 exists 21%
1880  115.3K — 16%
1879  — — Large rays 16%
1879  — — Small rays

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