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2 Reales
1881 year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 6.25 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 2 Reales (¼) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Over-punched 0835 over 0900 on fineness.Due to the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru, an outflow of underweight silver coinage forced the Guatemalan government to debase their low denomination coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1881 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 choice was a departure from the standard designs used on other coins of the time, and it adds a touch of distinctiveness to the coin.
