Guatemala 1870-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 Ra 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 It was superseded by the slouched Liberty type struck 1872-79 and 1894-97.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: 283,000.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 190.1.

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.

Link to:

• 1866 peso
• 1869 10 pesos
• 1869 20 pesos
• 1870 25 centavos
• 1870 50 centavos
• 1871 peso
• Coins and currency dated 1870