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¼ Real
| Silver (.903) (Copper .097) | 0.77 g | 11.4 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1869 |
| Value | ¼ Real (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) (Copper .097) |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 11.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Wreath with value and date inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
REAL
1865
Comment
Guatemalan coinage was declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real coin from Guatemala (1859-1869) is that it was minted with a unique blend of metals, specifically 90.3% silver and 9.7% copper. This combination was used to create a durable and long-lasting coin that could withstand the wear and tear of daily use. The use of silver and copper also gave the coin a distinctive look and feel that set it apart from other coins in circulation at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 10175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 115561 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 281696 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 212872 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 51639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 48303 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 23444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 205385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 168982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 148491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 241767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real 1859-1869 coin.
