Guatemala 1862-R peso
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This specimen was part of lot 35385 in Heritage sale 3038 (Dallas, January 2015), which sold for $329. The catalog description[1] noted, "Republic Lot of Ten silver Carrera Pesos, Various dates and grades. Average grade is VF. All with portrait of Carrera. From The Santa Maria Collection." Silver pesos with the portrait of el Presidente were struck 1859-71 in various styles, KM 182 being listed for 1862-65. On his death, the obverse legend was changed to "FUNDADOR" (Founder) instead of President.
Recorded mintage: unknown but a better date.
Specification: 27 g, 0.903 fine silver, .783 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 182.
- 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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