Guatemala ½ Real, 1867 – 1869

Rafael Carrera

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guatemala Guatemala
Currency Real
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real
Year 1867 – 1869
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 1867 to 1869. Struck in Silver (.903) (Copper .097). Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 1.54 g.

Obverse
Head left. (Carrera, founder of the Republic of Guatemala)
Reverse
Sun above shield with flags flanking. (0.902777Half Real 1868)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1869  117.1K 41%
1869  R — Mintage included above 11%
1868  R 102.2K 41%
1867  R 91.6K 30%

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