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4 Pesos Rafael Carrera
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 6.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1869 |
| Value | 4 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with shield dividing value. With legend at top. Fineness, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUATÆ RA S.D.O.M. PROTNE
4 P.
-21Q 1869 R.-
Translation:
Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection
4 Pesos
21 Karats 1869R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pesos (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 being implemented in the country at the time. Despite this, his image was still featured on the coin, which was minted in 1866, three years after his death. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Guatemalan history, and its gold and copper composition makes it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 561 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 778 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 19670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1866-1869 coin.
