Guatemala ¼ Real, 1878 – 1879

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guatemala Guatemala
Currency Real
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Real
Year 1878 – 1879
Ruler Republic (1841–9999)
Composition Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 0.79
Diameter (mm) 11
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Real from Guatemala. Issued from 1878 to 1879. Struck in Silver (.835) (Copper .165). Measures 11 mm and weighs 0.79 g.

Obverse
Sun with large rays over 3 volcanoes. Date below.
Reverse
Value within wreath
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1879  170.6K KM# 146a.2 27%
1879 G — KM# 146a.3; Large G 3%
1878  — KM# 146a.1 19%
1878  — KM# 146a.2 19%
1878 G 579.5K KM# 146a.3; Large G/O 30%
1878 G — KM# 146a.3; Medium G; Mintage included above 27%
1878 G — KM# 146a.3; Small G; Mintage included above 30%

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.