1897 1/4 Real Coin From Guatemala - Coin Community Forum

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MikeChas New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 12/19/2012 10:21 pm I've posted about my bag of coins in the US coins section. I don't know if most of you cross over or not, but I basically obtained a bag of coins. This is certainly one of the most intriguing to me. The thing is incredibly small, and I can't find a lot about it. I honestly can't believe someone hasn't lost every one of those things in the near hundred years that have passed since its mint. Placed next to the massive US penny for size comparison . Report this Post to the Staff

tzarmarko Pillar of the Community 614 Posts	Posted 12/19/2012 10:32 pm Coin used for very small change. If you want a perspective, there are 8 reales in one peso. That would equal 32 of these coins in one peso. These were issued right before the collapse of Guatemala's economy in the early 1900's. Report this Post to the Staff
Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 12/19/2012 10:34 pm Just like a Gold Dollar; tiny and very cool! Nice Find! Report this Post to the Staff
MikeChas New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 12/19/2012 10:34 pm I guessed they literally coined hyperinflation. That is cool though, its size is pretty amazing. Report this Post to the Staff
Westwood Arms Pillar of the Community United States 684 Posts	Posted 12/28/2012 10:41 pm I really like the design of the colonial 1/4 real. It is simplistic because of the size. If they were not so small in hand, definitely an area of specialization. Mexico about 1800 and Central American Republic, 1/4 rs are really neat and available in high grade. Picked up a half dozen or so of the Guatemala 1/4s this year for $1 each. Report this Post to the Staff
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