½ Real, Guatemala

½ Real, Guatemala, 1879-1880 obverse image½ Real, Guatemala, 1879-1880 reverse image
½ Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1879-1880
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
½ Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$41.99

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

½ Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Justice seated, supported by the Constitution, with legend around. And value at bottom

Engraver:

Johann-Baptist Frener

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms. With fineness and date at bottom

Engraver:

Johann-Baptist Frener

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled

½ Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTAD 15 DE SET DE 1821 0835 D 1880

Reverse:

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JUNIO DE 1871 1/2 Rs

½ Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835) (Copper .165)

Size

½ Real sizes
  • Weight:1.58 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:1 mm
  • Edge:Milled

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