Guatemala 1818-G 1/4 real
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This specimen was lot 72571 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), where it sold for $504. The catalog description[1] noted, "GUATEMALA. 1/4 Real, 1818. Nueva Guatemala Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield. A great near Mint example of this charming minor, offering deep cabinet toning and some alluring golden hints around the devices." This specimen is one of a series struck 1808-1821 at Guatemala during the reign of Ferdinand VII (1808-33). The type is not rare but nice specimens always bring a premium.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 0.84 g, 0.896 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Cayón-15023, KM 72.
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