¼ Quetzal, Guatemala

¼ Quetzal, Guatemala, 1926-1949 obverse image¼ Quetzal, Guatemala, 1926-1949 reverse image
¼ Quetzal coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1926-1949
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date), Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
¼ Quetzal Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.99-$237.00

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

¼ Quetzal Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Quetzal in pillar. Fraction at right and unit at bottom. With legend at top.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms, with legend at top and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded or lettered variants.

¼ Quetzal Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

- REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA - 1949

Reverse:

- LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924 - 1/4 QUETZAL

¼ Quetzal Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.720) (Copper .280)

Size

¼ Quetzal sizes
  • Weight:8.33 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:1.75 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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