© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales Pattern
1854 year| Silver | 26.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Columbus left, fineness below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CRIST · COLUMB · N · O · INV.
· NG · A · E · 10 Ds. 20 Gs.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, made of silver and weighing 26.95g, is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1854 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. This coin features the Guatemalan coat of arms on one side and the denomination and date on the other. It is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance, making it an interesting fact for those interested in coin collecting or Guatemalan history.
