Guatemala 1859 1/4 real

Heritage sale 3038, lot 35382

This specimen was lot 35382 in Heritage sale 3038 (Dallas, January 2015), where it sold for $822.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Republic 1/4 Real 1859 VF30 NGC, Guatemala mint. A wholesome Very Fine specimen with even wear and quite attractive since essentially problem-free. The rare key date of this first Republican cuartillo type, usually found in holed and/or very worn condition. The date is quite clear, making this a choice specimen for the designation. From The Santa Maria Collection." This type was struck in 1859-69 and this date is rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.76 g, 0.903 fine silver, .022 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 130.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Raymond, Wayte, The Coins of Central America, Silver and Copper, 1824-1940, New York: Wayte Raymond Inc., 1941.
• Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.
• Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage Signature Auction 3038, featuring the Empire, the Santa Catarina, the Law and the Santa Maria Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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