½ Real, Guatemala

½ Real, Guatemala, 1900-1901 obverse image½ Real, Guatemala, 1900-1901 reverse image
½ Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1900-1901
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)
½ Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.95-$51.99

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 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 and metal under it.

Engraver:

Jean Lagrange

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Quetzal with scroll and weapons within thick wreath

Engraver:

Jean Lagrange

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled

½ Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEmbre DE 1821 1900

Reverse:

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JUNIO DE 1871 ½ REAL NIQUEL

½ Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

½ Real sizes
  • Weight:2.38 g
  • Diameter:18.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Milled

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