2 Reales


Silver (.835) (Copper .165)	6.35 g	24 mm

Description

Issuer	Guatemala
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1892-1893
Value	2 Reales (¼)
Currency	Peso (1859-1912)
Composition	Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Weight	6.35 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	26 November 1924
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#26390
Rarity index	93%

Reverse

Seated Justice; in her left hand the balance, on her right a horn of abundance. Her arm supported by constitution. With legend around and value at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
DOS REALES

Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
Two Reales

Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener

Comment

KM#154b.1 - With star between fineness and date.
KM#154b.2 - Without star.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1892-1893 Guatemalan 2 Reales 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 the Guatemalan national hero, Jose Maria Orellana, who played a key role in the country's independence movement. The reverse side features an image of the Volcán de Fuego, an active volcano located in the western part of the country, which is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was created by the Guatemalan artist and engraver, José María Urueta, and it has become a distinctive feature of Guatemalan coinage.