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5 Pesos Rafael Carrera
1869 year| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 8.064 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 5 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso, decimalized (1869-1925) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 8.064 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with shield dividing value. With legend at top. Fineness, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUATÆ RA S.D.O.M. PROTNE
5 P.
-21Q 1869 R.-
Translation:
Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection
5 Pesos
21 Karats 1869R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Comment
In 1869, Guatemala attempted to adopt the standards of the Latin Monetary Unit. To this effect, the Guatemalan Peso was fixed to 1.612 grams of .900 Gold.Due to the "Liberal Revolution", Guatemala removed itself from the Latin Monetary Union in 1871. The real system was reintroduced and the Peso was defined as 25.4 grams of .900 silver. However, gold was still pegged to 1.612 grams of .900 gold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1869 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the presidency of Rafael Carrera, who was a conservative leader who ruled Guatemala from 1851 to 1865. Carrera's presidency was marked by political instability, and he was eventually overthrown in a coup. Despite this, the coin bearing his name has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 M | 48801 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1869 coin.
