½ Real
Obverse
Quetzal with scroll and weapons within thick wreath
Lettering: LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEmbre DE 1821 1900
Reverse
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.
Lettering: REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JUNIO DE 1871 ½ REAL NIQUEL
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Republic (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
Yes (Date: 1932-12-31)
Face Value
½ Real (Numeric: 0.0625) (Fraction: 1/16)
Series
System: 1900-1912
Engravers
Obverse
Jean Lagrange
Reverse
Jean Lagrange
References
KM #176
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.38 g
Size
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEmbre DE 1821 1900
Reverse Lettering
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JUNIO DE 1871 ½ REAL NIQUEL
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1900 | 1901 |
|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - |
| Mintage | 5,348,000 | 6,652,000 |
| G | - | - |
| VG | - | - |
| F | 1.78EUR | - |
| VF | 1.78EUR | 4.66EUR |
| XF | 1.84EUR | 4.66EUR |
| AU | 4.07EUR | - |
| UNC | - | - |
Comments
Due to inflation resulting from unchecked government spending and the exodus of silver and gold coinage from the country, the Guatemalan Government introduced cupronickel coinage into circulation.
Due to World War 1, these coins were exported to Europe and melted for their nickel content.
