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2 Pesos Rafael Carrera
1859 year| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 3.35 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 2 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of arms; with face value divided by shield. With legend at top. Fineness, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUATÆ RA S.D.O.M. PROTE
2 P.
21Q. 1859 R.
Translation:
Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection
2 Pesos
21 Karats 1859R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Comment
Guatemalan coinage was declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1859 Guatemalan 2 Pesos coin is that it was minted during the presidency of Rafael Carrera, who was a prominent figure in Guatemalan history and played a key role in the country's independence movement.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 R | 3100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1859 coin.
