1 Peso Counterstamped coinage
1894 year| Silver (.917) | 25.5 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stamp: Reverse (Justice) from "1/2 Real" from 1894.
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: Brazil 2000Reis 1875
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 was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin was made of genuine silver. The use of counterstamps on coins was a common practice in many countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it adds an interesting element to the history and collectibility of these coins.
