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2 Reales
1881 year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 6.35 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 | 6.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 26 November 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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
Milled
Comment
Identical to KM#154a, with the exception that this one doesn't have an over-punch on the 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 element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 472780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales 1881 coin.
