Guatemala 16 Pesos, 1865
Rafael Carrera
Information
Country
Guatemala
Guatemala
Currency
Peso
(1859 – 1925)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
16 Pesos
Year
1865
Ruler
Republic
(1841–9999)
Composition
Gold (.875) (Copper .125)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
33.2
Demonetized
21 September 1870
Description
16 Pesos from Guatemala. Issued in 1865. Struck in Gold (.875) (Copper .125). Measures 33.2 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Bust 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 shield flanked by value. Legend around. With fineness, date and initial at bottom. (Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection 16 Pesos 21 Karats 1865R)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 R | 190 |
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