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2 Reales

1879 year
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 6.35 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1879
Value
2 Reales (¼)
Currency
Peso (1859-1912)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
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#75186
Rarity index
89%

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1879 Guatemalan 2 Reales coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual national emblem or coat of arms, the coin bears an image of a volcano, which is a nod to the country's natural landscape and geological features. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it stand out among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1879 D 101267 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales 1879 coin.