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2 Reales Rafael Carrera
| Silver (.903) (Copper .097) | 6.16 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1861 |
| Value | 2 Reales (¼) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) (Copper .097) |
| Weight | 6.16 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with fineness, value and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L. 10D. 20G. DOS RS. 1860 R.
Translation: L. 0.9027777 Two Reales 1860R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
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. The coin was minted in 1860-1861, during Carrera's second term in office, and it features his image on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin was widely used and remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 78815 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 220994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1860-1861 coin.
