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1 Real
1899 year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 3.17 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1899 |
| Value | 1 Real (⅛) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
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, and engraver's name under it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
1 REAL
LAGRANGE
Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
One Real
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1899 has five different types for the same coin:KM#171 - Without fineness (is a Silver 0.835) (This coin)
- With fineness 0.750
- With fineness 0.600
- With fineness 0.500
- With fineness over-punched 0.500/0.550
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1899 Guatemalan 1 Real coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Guatemala's first president, Rafael Carrera, while the reverse side features an image of the volcano Pacaya, which is located near Guatemala City. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's natural beauty and its connection to its indigenous roots.
