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1 Escudo Guatemala
| Gold (.875) | 3.375 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1821-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1824-1825 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1824-1851) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.375 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tree divides value. With motto around. Mint, assayer's initial and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO•
1• E•
NG•M•21 Q
Translation:
Free grows fertile
One Escudo
Nueva Granada M 21 Karats
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from Guatemala, issued between 1824 and 1825, is that it was made of gold (.875) and weighed 3.375 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable coin among collectors, as it was minted during a time when gold coins were not as common as they are today. Additionally, the fact that it was issued by the Federal Republic of Central America, which was a short-lived political entity that existed from 1821 to 1838, adds to its historical significance and rarity.
