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16 Pesos – Guatemala

Standard circulation coins

Series: System: 1859-1870

Context

Year: 1865

Issuer: Guatemala

Period:

(since 1841)

Currency:

(1859—1912)

Demonetization: 21 September 1870

Total mintage: 190

Material

Diameter: 33.2 mm

Weight: 27 g

Gold weight: 23.62 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (87.5% Gold, 12.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #185

Numista: #59890

Value

Bullion value: $3715.32

Obverse

Inscription:

RAFAEL CARRERA PTE DE LA RA. DE GUATEMALA

FRENER

Translation:

Rafael Carrera President of the Republic of Guatemala

Founder

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener

Reverse

Inscription:

GUATÆ. RA. S.D.O.M. PROTECTE.

16 Ps

✤ 21.Qs 1865 R. ✤

Translation:

Guatemala. By the grace of God, protector.

16 Pesos

✤ 21 Quetzales 1865 R. ✤

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, English

Engraver: Johann-Baptist Frener

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Casa de Moneda de Guatemala	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1865	—	190

Series: System: 1859-1870