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16 Pesos Rafael Carrera
1865 year| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 27 g | 33.2 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | 16 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 33.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with shield flanked by value. Legend around. With fineness, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUATÆ. RA. S.D.O.M. PROTECTE.
16 Ps
✤ 21.Qs 1865 R. ✤
Unabridged legend:
GUATIMALAE RESPUBLICAE SUB DEI OPTIMO MAXIMO PROTECTIONE
16 Pesos
21 Quilates 1865 Rafael Romaña
Translation:
Guatemala Republic Under God's Maximum Protection
16 Pesos
21 Karats 1865R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Comment
Legend isn't divided by sun at top, similar to . Reduced size.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1865 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. Rafael Carrera, the president of Guatemala from 1844 to 1865, was a conservative leader who opposed the liberal reforms that were sweeping across Central America at the time. Despite this, he was able to implement some important economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that included the 16 Pesos coin. The coin's unique blend of gold and copper makes it a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 190 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1865 coin.
