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© rcastillo
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#75232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stamp: Reverse (Justice) from "1/2 Real" from 1894
Host coin: Liberty bust left. With legend at top, value, fineness and initials at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* LIBERTAD *
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
½ REAL
LAGRANGE
UN PESO • 0.900 • A.E.
Translation:
Liberty
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
Half Real
One Peso 0.900 AE
Comment
On August 10, the government authorized the counter-stamping of old coinage 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 1882
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 applied by the government of Guatemala to coins that were previously issued by the government of Mexico. The counterstamp includes the letters "G" and "H" on either side of a crown, indicating that the coin was issued under the authority of the Guatemalan government. This practice of counterstamping coins was a common method used by governments in the 19th century to validate coins that were issued by other countries or territories.
