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1 Real
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 3.17 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1878 |
| Value | 1 Real (⅛) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
REAL
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Comment
Due to the "Liberal Revolution" of 1871, Guatemala removed itself from the Latin Monetary Union. Real coinage was reintroduced and the Guatemalan Peso was defined as 25.4 grams of .900 silver.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real 1872-1878 coin from Guatemala is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual national emblem or coat of arms, the coin bears an image of a volcano, which is a nod to the country's natural landscape and geological features.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | 3816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 159578 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real 1872-1878 coin.
