Guatemala 1 peso Republic KM-179 Rafael Carrera gold coin 1860 R

Guatemala 1 Peso 1860 R KM-179 is a historic gold coin of the Republic era featuring Rafael Carrera, one of the most influential figures in 19th-century Guatemalan history. The obverse presents a finely modeled right-facing portrait of Carrera with prominent facial features, wavy hair and bare neck, surrounded by his official identification and a decorative denticled border. The reverse places the 1 Peso denomination and 1860 date at the center, framed by large symmetrical palm-like branches with sweeping curved leaves. The “R” mintmark appears beneath the composition, while a geometric border encircles the design. Carrera rose from military leadership to dominate Guatemalan politics, serving as president and shaping the country during the turbulent decades following Central American independence. Struck in gold, this original 1860 issue displays visible circulation marks and attractive period character. Its combination of presidential portraiture, republican history, botanical ornament and scarce early Latin American gold makes it a compelling acquisition for collectors of Guatemala and world coinage.

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