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20 Pesos
| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 32.26 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1878 |
| Value | 20 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 32.26 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with fineness, initial and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
15
DE SET DE
1821
0.900 F. 1878
Translation:
Freedom
15th-Sept.-1821
0.900 1878F
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pesos 1877-1878 coin from Guatemala is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a indigenous person. The coin features a portrait of a Mayan woman on one side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of European monarchs or other colonial figures on coins. This design choice was a nod to the rich cultural heritage of Guatemala and a recognition of the importance of the indigenous population in the country's history.
