General Justo Rufino Barrios
Features
| Location |
Guatemala
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (1841-date)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1971 |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | 1971 |
| Number | N# 569312 |
Commemorative issue
100 Años Revolución de Octubre
Series: Medals
Obverse
The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Guatemala, surrounded by the inscription “República de Guatemala 1871–1971.”
Lettering: REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA - 1871 - 1971
Reverse
The reverse features a portrait of General Justo Rufino Barrios, honoring his role in the country’s political and historical development.
Lettering: GENERAL JUSTO RUFINO BARRIOS
Edge
Plain
Mint
Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)Comments
Guatemala 1971 Gold Commemorative Coin – Justo Rufino Barrios
This commemorative coin was issued by the Republic of Guatemala in 1971 to mark the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution (1871–1971), a significant historical milestone associated with General Justo Rufino Barrios.
Struck in 0.900 fine gold, the coin weighs 28 grams and measures 31 mm in diameter. It features a limited mintage of 2,000 pieces, making it a highly collectible and rare issue (RRR).
The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Guatemala, surrounded by the inscription “República de Guatemala 1871–1971.” The reverse features a portrait of General Justo Rufino Barrios, honoring his role in the country’s political and historical development.
Due to its low mintage, gold content, and historical significance, this coin is considered a premium collectible within Guatemalan numismatics.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1971) | 2 000 | ||||||||||||||
| 1971 | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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