© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Real
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 0.79 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1879 |
| Value | ¼ Real (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
REAL
0.835
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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 ¼ Real 1878-1879 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a decimalization effort to replace the old Spanish colonial system of currency, which had been in use since the 16th century. Despite the challenges faced during this period, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 G | 579520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 170574 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real 1878-1879 coin.
