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16 Pesos Rafael Carrera
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 27 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1865 |
| Value | 16 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75203 |
|---|---|
| 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. PROTNE
16 Ps
-21Q 1863 R.-
Translation:
Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection
16 Pesos
21 Karats 1861R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Comment
Guatemalan coinage was declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) coin from Guatemala is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in the country. Rafael Carrera, the president of Guatemala from 1844 to 1848 and again from 1851 to 1865, was a conservative leader who opposed the liberal reforms that were being implemented in the country. The coin was minted during his second term in office, and it features his image on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1865, when it was replaced by a new currency. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | 459 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 190 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1863-1865 coin.
