4 Reales


Silver (.900) (Copper .100)	12.7 g	31 mm

Description

Issuer	Guatemala
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1894-1897
Value	4 Reales (½)
Currency	Peso (1859-1912)
Composition	Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight	12.7 g
Diameter	31 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	26 November 1924
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#26393
Rarity index	63%

Reverse

Seated Justice; in her left hand the balance, on her right a horn of abundance. Her arm supported by constitution. With legend around and value at bottom. Engraver's name at under it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
30
DE
JUNIO
DE
1871
CUATRO REALES
LAGRANGE

Translation:
Republic of Guatemala
30th June 1871
Four Reales

Engraver: Jean Lagrange

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#168 .1 - H mint mark on Coat of arms' side. Between fineness and date.
KM#168 .2 - H mint mark on Justice's side. On top of LAGRANGE. Mintage included in normal .1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Reales coin from Guatemala (1894-1897) is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1894, just a year after Guatemala had declared its independence from the United States, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1897. During this time, Guatemala was undergoing significant modernization efforts, including the construction of railroads, telegraph lines, and other infrastructure projects. The coin's design, which features the national coat of arms and the denomination "4 Reales," reflects the country's desire to establish a strong national identity and to promote economic growth. Despite its relatively short time in circulation, the 4 Reales coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in existence and highly sought after by numismatists.