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GUATEMALA. Quetzal, 1925. Philadelphia Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
KM-242; El-143. The KEY DATE of the 20th century Guatemalan series, this crown offers resolute details and very little evidence of wearing. Some hairlines confirm the cleaned designation, though this is not so distracting to the eyes. Providing an example of an always desired date that is fully presentable, but a bit more affordable given the noted drawbacks.
KM-242; El-143. The KEY DATE of the 20th century Guatemalan series, this crown offers resolute details and very little evidence of wearing. Some hairlines confirm the cleaned designation, though this is not so distracting to the eyes. Providing an example of an always desired date that is fully presentable, but a bit more affordable given the noted drawbacks.
With an estimated mintage in 1925 of approximately 10,000 pieces, 7,000 were withdrawn from circulation between 1927 and 1928 and melted. An unknown amount were again withdrawn in 1932, leaving less than 3,000 examples extant.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000