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2 Reales Rafael Carrera
| Silver (.903) (Copper .097) | 6.16 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1865 |
| Value | 2 Reales (¼) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) (Copper .097) |
| Weight | 6.16 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with fineness, value and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L.10D20G DOS Rs 1864 R.
Translation: L. 0.902777 Two Reales 1864R.
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Guatemalan coinage was declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Rafael Carrera) coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. Rafael Carrera, the president of Guatemala from 1844 to 1848 and again from 1851 to 1865, was a conservative leader who opposed the liberal reforms that were sweeping across Central America at the time. Despite this, he was able to maintain power for many years and his image was featured on several coins, including this 2 Reales coin. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Guatemalan history, providing a glimpse into the country's political and economic past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | 268213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 173094 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 176058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 410008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales (Rafael Carrera) 1862-1865 coin.
