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8 Pesos Rafael Carrera
1864 year| Gold (.875) (Copper .125) | 13.4 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1864 |
| Value | 8 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1859-1912) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (Copper .125) |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, with shield flanked by value. Legend around. With fineness, date and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUATÆ RA S.D.O.M. PROTNE
8 Ps.
-21Q 1864 R.-
Translation:
Guatemala Republic Sub D.O.M. Protection
8 Pesos
21 Karats 1864R
Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1864 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 opposed the liberal reforms that were being implemented in Guatemala at the time. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Carrera on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other, reflecting the political tensions of the era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | 474 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Pesos (Rafael Carrera) 1864 coin.
