5 Pesos, Guatemala

5 Pesos, Guatemala, 1872-1878 obverse image5 Pesos, Guatemala, 1872-1878 reverse image
5 Pesos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1872-1878
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
5 Pesos Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.25-$849.99

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

5 Pesos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Coat of arms, with fineness, initial and date at bottom.

Engraver:

Johann-Baptist Frener

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Liberty bust left, with legend at top and value at bottom.

Engraver:

Johann-Baptist Frener

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

5 Pesos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA -CINCO PESOS-

Reverse:

LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821 0.900 F. 1877

5 Pesos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900) (Copper .100)

Size

5 Pesos sizes
  • Weight:8.064 g
  • Diameter:21 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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