1/2 Real

€17,293.00
IssuerGuatemala
Year1894-1897
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Real (1⁄16)
CurrencyPeso (1859-1912)
CompositionSilver (.835) (Copper .165)
Weight1.56 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean Lagrange
In circulation to26 November 1924
Reference(s) KM#165
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms with fineness and date at bottom.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 0,835 H 1894
(Translation: Freedom 15th September 1821 0.835 H 1894)
Reverse descriptionJustice 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, with engraver`s name under it.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JUNIO DE 1871 1/2 REAL LAGRANGE
(Translation: Republic of Guatemala 30th June 1871 Half Real)
EdgeReeded
MintCasa de Moneda de Guatemala,Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
H
Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Mintage1894  - - 609 038
1894 H - - 900 000
1894 H - Proof -
1895  - - 819 432
1895 H - - 300 000
1896  - - 1 062 191
1897  - - 528 000
Catalog ID4879760300
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