Guatemala 1871-R peso

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This peso with the head of Rafael Carrera was struck in Guatemala in 1866-71 in several subtypes. Earlier types, struck 1859-65 while Carrera was still alive, bear the legend "RAFAEL CARRERA P^te DE LA R^a DE GUATEMALA." This type is common in circulated condition. It was superseded by the slouched Liberty type struck 1872-79 and 1894-97.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 25 g, .900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 190.1.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2012.
• Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.

Link to:

• 1870 peso
• 1871 centavo
• 1872 peso
• Coins and currency dated 1871
• return to coins of Guatemala