Guatemala 2 Pesos, 1859
Rafael Carrera
Information
Country
Guatemala
Guatemala
Currency
Peso
(1859 – 1925)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Pesos
Year
1859
Ruler
Republic
(1841–9999)
Composition
Gold (.875) (Copper .125)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.35
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
21 September 1870
Description
2 Pesos from Guatemala. Issued in 1859. Struck in Gold (.875) (Copper .125). Measures 17 mm and weighs 3.35 g.
- Obverse
- Head right. With legend around and engraver's name at neck's base. (Rafael Carrera President of the Republic of Guatemala)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms; with face value divided by shield. With legend at top. Fineness, date and initial at bottom. (Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection 2 Pesos 21 Karats 1859R)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 R | 3.1K |
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