1/2 Real (1894 - 1897)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Real |
| Catalog Number | KM# 165 |
| Weight (g) | 1.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 15 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 0.96 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean Lagrange
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
15
DE
SEPTIEMBRE
DE
1821
0.835 H 1895
Description:
Quetzal with scroll and weapons within wreath. Silver purity and year of issue.
LIBERTAD
15
DE
SEPTIEMBRE
DE
1821
0.835 H 1895
Description:
Quetzal with scroll and weapons within wreath. Silver purity and year of issue.
Reverse
Engraved by Jean Lagrange
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
1/2 REAL
LAGRANGE
Description:
Justice seated left, name of country and denomination.
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
1/2 REAL
LAGRANGE
Description:
Justice seated left, name of country and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 619,000 | Common | |
| 1894 H | 900,000 | Common | |
| 1894 H | Proof | Rare | |
| 1895 | 819,000 | Common | |
| 1895 H | 300,000 | Common | |
| 1896 | 1,062,000 | Common | |
| 1897 | 528,000 | Common |