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2 Reales Pattern strike
1873 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1873 |
| Value | 2 Reales (¼) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
REALES
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Reales coin from Guatemala, made of Copper in 1873, is considered a rare and unique piece among collectors. Its design features a portrait of Guatemalan leader, Justo Rufino Barrios, on one side, and the national coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in limited quantities as a trial strike, which makes it particularly valuable among numismatists. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional silver or gold used in other coins of the time, making it a distinctive piece in the history of Guatemalan currency.
