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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 | 1867-1869 |
| 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#49168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Sun above shield with flags flanking.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10D 20C MED. RL 1868 *
Translation: 0.902777 Half Real 1868
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
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 being implemented in the country. The coin was minted during his second term in office, and it features his image on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1869, when it was replaced by a new currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 91600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 102165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 117105 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1867-1869 coin.
