1 Peso Counter-stamped coinage
1894 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Stamp: Reverse (Justice) from "1/2 Real" from 1894
Host coin: 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
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
½ REAL
LAGRANGE
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
UN PESO
LAGRANGE
Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
Half Real
30th Jun 1871
One Peso
Comment
On August 10, the government authorized the counter-stamping of old coinage or defective quality coins at the mint, with official 1/2 Real of 1894, to legitimize their circulation in the new Republic.All dates are from host coins. All were stamped in 1894.
Host coin: Guatemala 1 Peso 1894H
Stamp dies: Guatemala ½Real 1894
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1894 Guatemalan 1 Peso coin is that it features a unique counter-stamp, which was added to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. The counter-stamp includes the letters "RF" (República de Guatemala) and a small image of a volcano, which symbolizes the country's rich natural resources. This feature makes the coin stand out from other coins of the same era and adds to its historical significance.
