1 Peso 1894-1897 front 1 Peso 1894-1897 back
1 Peso 1894-1897 photo
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1 Peso

 
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 25.4 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1894-1897
Value
1 Peso
Currency
Peso (1859-1912)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
25.4 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22042
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Seated Justice; in her left hand the balance, on her right a horn of abundance. Her arm supported by constitution. With legend around and value at bottom. With engraver's name under it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
UN PESO
LAGRANGE

Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30-Jun-1871
One Peso

Engraver: Jean Lagrange

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso coin from Guatemala, minted between 1894 and 1897, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.900) and copper (.100), it was designed with a unique blend of both metals that gives it a distinctive golden color, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1894  1707764 - - - - - -
1894 H 875000 - - - - - -
1895  1414865 - - - - - -
1895 H 375000 - - - - - -
1896  1403302 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1894-1897 coin.