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4 Reales Rafael Carrera
| Silver (.903) (Copper .097) | 12.32 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1866 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#58308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Coat of arms. With fineness, value, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L. 10D.20G. CUATRO Rs. 1865 R.
Translation: L. 0902777 Four Reales 1865R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
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, was a conservative leader who opposed the liberal reforms that were being implemented in other parts of Central America. As a result, Guatemala remained a conservative stronghold during this time, and the coinage issued during Carrera's presidency reflects this political ideology. The 4 Reales coin, which features an image of Carrera on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other, was minted in limited quantities and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | 106696 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 82241 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 70279 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1863-1866 coin.
