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4 Reales Rafael Carrera
| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 0.85 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1864 |
| Value | 4 Reales (½) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath. Karats and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4
REALES
1860
21 Q R.
Unabridged legend:
4
Reales
1860
21 Quilates R.
Translation:
4 Reales
1860
21 Karats R.
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Guatemalan coinage was declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
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, issued this coin as part of an effort to stabilize the country's economy and promote trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 276541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 90440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 12065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1860-1864 coin.
