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1/2 real 1878

It was minted at the Guatemala mint. It is made of Silver (0,835). It weighs 1,50 g and has a diameter of 14,00 mm. The obverse features REPCA DE GUATEMALA. The reverse shows 1/2 REAL 0,835. Its rarity is catalogued as very scarce. Its market value is around $91.54 depending on the grade.

It corresponds to the first issue of this coin.

1/2 real 1878 - Guatemala
KM#147.1a FO#21073
Name 1/2 real
Year 1878
Country Guatemala
Period Reform Era
Mint Guatemala
Shape Round
Composition Silver (0,835)
Weight (g) 1,50 g
Diameter (mm) 14,00 mm
Obverse: REPCA DE GUATEMALA
Reverse: 1/2 REAL 0,835
Mintage
Rarity Very scarce
Popularity
Price $91.54
Spot: $58.52 /oz - Melt value: ~$2.36

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What is the value of the 1/2 real coin of Guatemala of the year 1878?

This table shows the market value of 1/2 real from 1878 by grade, based on the prices collectors record in their collections.

UNC XF VF F VG G PR
$91.54
The value of the coins is generated by a complex algorithm based on the users' collections and the degree of conservation. The price of the coins is indicative and in no case binding.

All years of 1/2 real

The 1/2 real catalog from Guatemala brings together 2 issues minted between 1878 and 1879. Check the value of each year by grade, compare its price trend and discover the dates most sought after by collectors.

Pablo Erdmenger GutierrezLast revision recorded by: Pablo Erdmenger GutierrezUpdate date: 08/01/2025Author: Foronum Team

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