1 Peso (Rafael Carrera) 1866-1869 front 1 Peso (Rafael Carrera) 1866-1869 back
1 Peso (Rafael Carrera) 1866-1869 photo
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1 Peso Rafael Carrera

 
Silver (.903) (Copper .097) 24.6 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1869
Value
1 Peso
Currency
Peso (1859-1912)
Composition
Silver (.903) (Copper .097)
Weight
24.6 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
21 September 1870
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18648
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Coat of arms, with fineness, value and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L. 10D.20G. UN PESO. 1867 R.

Translation: L. 0.902777 One Peso 1867R

Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#186.1 - With L before fineness.
KM#186.2 - Without L before fineness.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Peso (Rafael Carrera) coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. Rafael Carrera, the president of Guatemala from 1844 to 1848 and again from 1851 to 1865, was a conservative leader who opposed the liberal reforms that were being implemented in the country. The coin was minted during his second term in office, and it features his image on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1869, when it was replaced by a new currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1866  109341 - - - - - -
1867  172502 - - - - - -
1868  60340 - - - - - -
1869  9962 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Rafael Carrera) 1866-1869 coin.