25 Centavos - Rafael Carrera
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 6.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1870 |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25) |
| Currency | Peso, decimalized (1869-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with fineness, value and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 0900 25 CENTo. 1869 R.
Translation: 0.900 25 Centavos 1869R
Comment
In 1869, Guatemala attempted to adopt the standards of the Latin Monetary Unit. To this effect, the Guatemalan Peso was fixed to 25 grams of .900 silver. Subsidiary coinage of the LMU was .825 silver, so these coins were overvalued compared to its European equivalents.Due to the "Liberal Revolution", Guatemala removed itself from the Latin Monetary Union in 1871. The real system was reintroduced and the Peso was defined as 25.4 grams of .900 silver.
Interesting fact
The 25 Centavos coin from Guatemala, featuring Rafael Carrera, has a unique feature - it has a small silver content of 90% silver and 10% copper, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | 80994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 180105 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos - Rafael Carrera 1869-1870 coin.
