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1 Real
1899 year| Silver (.600) (Copper .400) | 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 (.600) (Copper .400) |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
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
Comment
1899 has five different types for the same coin:- Without fineness (is a Silver 0.835)
- With fineness 0.750
KM#173 - With fineness 0.600 (This coin)
- 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 a Mayan king, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Tikal Temple IV, a famous ancient Mayan ruin located in Guatemala. This design was chosen to honor the country's indigenous roots and to showcase its rich cultural history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real 1899 coin.
