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1 Peso

 
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1879-1893
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
References
Numista
N#75198
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.

Script: Latin

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

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

Comment

These coins saw frequent circulation in El Salvador until they were withdrawn in September 3, 1892.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Peso 1879-1893 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1879, and its production continued until 1893, a period marked by frequent changes in government and political unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout Guatemala.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1893 G 600 - - - - - -
1893 RG 1119 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1879-1893 coin.