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½ Real Rafael Carrera
| Silver (.903) (Copper .097) | 1.54 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1861 |
| Value | ½ Real (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) (Copper .097) |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Arms shield. With fineness, face value and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10d. 20s. • MED° REAL • 1859
Translation: 0.902777 Half Real 1859
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Comment
Guatemalan coinage was declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real (Rafael Carrera) coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. Rafael Carrera, the president of Guatemala from 1844 to 1848 and again from 1851 to 1865, was a conservative leader who opposed the liberal reforms that were sweeping across Central America at the time. Despite this, he was able to implement some important reforms, such as the creation of a national bank and the establishment of a decimal system of currency, which led to the minting of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 19719 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 90799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 362029 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real (Rafael Carrera) 1859-1861 coin.
