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1 Peso Counterstamped 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, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Stamp: Reverse (Justice) from "1/2 Real" from 1894
Host coin: Escutcheon above laurel wreath, ostrich feathers above and the denomination at the bottom of the coin
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
½ REAL
LAGRANGE
So
UN PESO
Translation:
Republic of Chile
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
Half Real
Santiago One Peso
Edge
Reeded
Comment
By 1894, foreign coins had become so prevalent that on August 10, the government authorized their counter-stamping at the mint, with official 1/2 Real of 1894, to legitimize their circulation.All dates are from host coins. All were stamped in 1894.
Host coin: Chile 1 Peso 1867-1890
Stamp dies: Guatemala ½Real 1894
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1894 Guatemalan 1 Peso coin is that it features a unique counterstamp, which was added to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. The counterstamp is a small image of a bird, which was stamped onto the coin after it was minted. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors, as it adds an extra layer of history and authenticity to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Counterstamped coinage) 1894 coin.
