Lot 1063
Guatemala - Republic. 20 Pesos, 1869-R. Fr-38; KM-194. 32.24 grams. Head of Rafael Carrera right. Reverse: Arms wreathed by sugar cane. Fully struck up and very lustrous. Rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-63.
The new "regular issue" 20 Pesos could now circulate on virtually equal footing with the U.S. 20 Dollars gold. The fineness of the metal was now at .90, rather than the older Escudo's .875. At a weight of 32.258 grams, it was only a whisker lighter than the U.S. coin, at 33.436 grams, probably to make the coin a less attractive candidate for "gold flight" from Guatemala.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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| Realized $4,600 |
