1 Real, Guatemala

1 Real, Guatemala, 1879 obverse image1 Real, Guatemala, 1879 reverse image
1 Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1879
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
1 Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.95-$129.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Justice seated holding the scale on her left hand and a horn of abundance on her right. Supported by the Constitution, with legend around. Value at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms (Long-tailed quetzal) with fineness and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

1 Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 0,900 D 1879

Reverse:

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JUNIO DE 1871 UN REAL

1 Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (Copper .100)

Size

1 Real sizes
  • Weight:3.17 g
  • Diameter:20 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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