★ Rare double count-stamped peso, 1871 ★

Republic of Guatemala 1 peso Silver “1/2 Real” Counter-stamped on 1871 Peru 1 Sol.

Standard reverse of the 1871 1 sol Peru coin, with the standard 1894 Guatemalan ½ Real obverse design stamped in the center.
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA / ½ REAL
Standard obverse of the Peru sol 1871, with the standard 1894 Guatemalan ½ Real reverse design stamped in the center.
0.835 / 1894
Reference KM#224

Extremely fine condition. Lovely irisade toning. Original shine still remaining is many areas! Rare coin!!

By 1894, foreign coins had become so prevalent that on August 10, the government authorized their counter-stamping at the mint, with official 1/2 Real of 1894, to legitimize their circulation.

All dates are from host coins. All were stamped in 1894.

For a better impression, please take a look at the photos.