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1 Real - Agustín de Iturbide Proclamation Coinage
1822 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
View of mountains above wreath, legend surrounds
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROCLAMADO EN QUESALT · A · DE · 1822 ·
Translation: Proclaimed in Quetzaltenango in 1822
Comment
Prober 251Interesting fact
The Agustín de Iturbide coin from Guatemala is interesting because it was minted in 1822 to commemorate the proclamation of independence from Spain, but it was never actually circulated. Instead, it was kept in the National Mint in Guatemala City and only a few specimens were distributed to dignitaries and collectors. This makes it a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist today.
