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1 Peso
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1879 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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. Engraver's name in small lettering in right corner of floor.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
FRENER F.
UN PESO
Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30-Jun-1871
One Peso
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1878-1879 Guatemalan 1 Peso coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a indigenous person. The coin depicts a Mayan woman on one side, which was a departure from the traditional imagery of Spanish colonial coins. This design choice was meant to symbolize the country's shift towards a more inclusive and diverse identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 D | 1076 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 D | 10164 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1878-1879 coin.
