4 Reales (Rafael Carrera) 1867-1869 front 4 Reales (Rafael Carrera) 1867-1869 back
4 Reales (Rafael Carrera) 1867-1869 photo
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4 Reales Rafael Carrera

 
Silver (.903) (Copper .097) 12.32 g 30.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1867-1869
Value
4 Reales (½)
Currency
Peso (1859-1912)
Composition
Silver (.903) (Copper .097)
Weight
12.32 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
21 September 1870
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#26094
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Coat of arms. With fineness, value, date and initial at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L. 10D.20G. CUATRO Rs. 1867 R.

Translation: L. 0.902777 Four Reales 1867R

Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Reales (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. The coin was minted during his second term in office, and it features his image on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin was widely used and remains a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1867  54072 - - - - - -
1868  36011 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Reales (Rafael Carrera) 1867-1869 coin.