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1 Real
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 3.17 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1893 |
| Value | 1 Real (⅛) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Justice seated holding the scale on her left hand and a horn of abundance on her right. Supported by the Constitution, with legend around. Value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1821
1 REAL
Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
One Real
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#153a.1 - Without star between fineness and date.KM#153a.2 - Star between fineness and date.
Due to the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru, an outflow of underweight silver coinage forced the Guatemalan government to debase their low denomination coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real 1883-1893 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1883, and its production continued until 1893, a period marked by frequent changes in government and political unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout Guatemala.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 46000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 332330 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 293000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real 1883-1893 coin.
