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¼ Real
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 0.79 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1894-1899 |
| Value | ¼ Real (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, with 5 stars under it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
REAL
*****
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1899, the silver content of these coins was reduced to .600 on May 23rd and then to .500 on July 21st.1897 "bent-leaf" variety:
