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#75225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Off center 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: Chile 1 Peso 1880
Stamp dies: Guatemala ½Real 1894
In this one the stamps are off center, which differentiates it from the centered
Interesting fact
The 1894 Guatemalan 1 Peso coin was counterstamped with a unique symbol, the "Quetzal," which is a mythical bird that is deeply rooted in Guatemalan culture and folklore. The Quetzal is considered a symbol of freedom, prosperity, and good fortune, and its image on the coin makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
