4 Reales (Pattern strike) 1893 front 4 Reales (Pattern strike) 1893 back
4 Reales (Pattern strike) 1893 photo
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4 Reales Pattern strike

1893 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1893
Value
4 Reales (½)
Currency
Peso (1859-1912)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
26 November 1924
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#26449
Rarity index
97%

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

Interesting fact

The Pattern 4 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted in 1893, is a rare and unique piece, with only 500 units produced. It was created as a trial strike, which means it was not meant for circulation but rather as a sample for the government to evaluate the design and production process. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.