© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Real
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 1.56 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1894-1897 |
| Value | ½ Real (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Justice seated holding the scale on her left hand and a horn of abundance on her right. Supported by the Constitution, with legend around. Value at bottom, with engraver's name under it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
½ REAL
LAGRANGE
Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
Half Real
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Guatemala, minted between 1894 and 1897, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.835) and copper (.165), it was designed with a unique blend of metals that gives it a distinctive golden color. This distinctive coloration has led collectors to refer to it as the "Golden Half Real."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 609038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 H | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 819432 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 H | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 1062191 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 528000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real 1894-1897 coin.
