Guatemala ½ Real, 1862 – 1865

Rafael Carrera

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guatemala Guatemala
Currency Real
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real
Year 1862 – 1865
Ruler Republic (1841–9999)
Composition Silver (.903) (Copper .097)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.54
Diameter (mm) 15.5
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized 21 September 1870

Description

½ Real from Guatemala. Issued from 1862 to 1865. Struck in Silver (.903) (Copper .097). Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 1.54 g.

Obverse
Head facing left with legend around. (Rafael Carrera President of the Republic of Guatemala)
Reverse
Sun above shield with flags flanking. (0.902777 Half Real 1862)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1865  R 56.9K Over-date 1865/3 exists 52%
1863  R 71.1K Over-date 1863/2 exists 14%
1862  R 126.7K 52%

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