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4 Reales Rafael Carrera
| Silver (.903) (Copper .097) | 12.32 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1861 |
| Value | 4 Reales (½) |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) (Copper .097) |
| Weight | 12.32 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coat of arms. With fineness, value, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L. 10D 20G CUATRO RLES 1861 + R.
Translation: L. 0.902777 Four Reales 1861R
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 the country. The coin was minted in 1860-1861, during Carrera's 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 remained in circulation until 1871, when it was replaced by the Guatemalan peso.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 15453 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1860-1861 coin.
