RARE 1926 Guatemala 1/4 Quetzal Silver Coin 0.72 Fine KM#243 30 de Junio

RARE 1926 Guatemala 1/4 Quetzal Silver Coin 0.72 Fine KM#243 30 de Junio

USD 20.00 USD
SKU: CIT2BjaN
Condition: Ungraded
Categories: Coins & Paper Money

Specifications

Denomination1/4 Quetzal
CompositionSilver
Year1926
Fineness0.72
KM NumberKM# 243
Variety30 de Junio monument
Country Of OriginGuatemala

The 1925 Guatemalan 1/4 Quetzal is generally classified as scarce to very scarce, primarily due to extensive melting programs that took place in the early 20th century.The Survival Rate RarityOriginal Mintage: Records show that 2,000,000 pieces were originally struck in Paris for this date.Mass Melting: During 1927 and 1928, the Guatemalan government withdrew and melted down large portions of these silver coins. An additional unknown mass-melting took place in 1932.Survivors: It is estimated that only a fractional percentage of the original 2 million survive today, making it far harder to encounter than standard mintage figures suggest. On Numista, the issue carries a moderately elevated rarity rating. Lettered Edge Variety

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