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¼ Real
| Silver (.896) | 0.8458 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1822 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 0.8458 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Castle flanked by mint and value, with date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G ¼
1821
Translation: Guatemala 1/4 Real
Comment
This type is split into two KM#:
KM#59 for coins issued during the reign of Carlos IV (1796-1807)
KM#72 for coins issued during the reign of Fernando VII (1808-1821)
1822 G dates exist. However, they are incredibly rare and only a handful are known to be genuine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real coin from Guatemala (1796-1822) is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period and features the Spanish monarch's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of Guatemala on the other. This coin was used widely in Guatemala and other parts of Central America during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 G | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real 1796-1822 coin.