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½ Real
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 1.58 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1893 |
| Value | ½ Real (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#35641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath with or without fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
REAL
0.835
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#147a.1 - With finenessKM#147a.2 - Without fineness
Due to the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru, an outflow of underweight silver coinage forced the Guatemalan government to debase their low denomination coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real 1878-1893 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1878, and its production continued until 1893, a period marked by frequent changes in government and political unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and popular form of currency throughout Guatemala during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | 320767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 359292 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real 1878-1893 coin.
