Guatemala – 1965 – Gold Medal Tecún Umán – Gold – 27.95 g – approx. 0.81 oz AGW

Guatemala – 1965 – Gold Medal Tecún Umán – Gold – 27.95 g – approx. 0.81 oz AGW

This rare Guatemalan gold medal honors Tecún Umán, the national hero of the Maya, who fell in battle against the Spanish conquistadors in 1524. The representative issue of the Banco de Guatemala combines historical symbolism with a substantial fine gold weight, thus appealing particularly to collectors who focus on Latin American gold issues and national commemorative coins. The front features Tecún Umán’s distinctive portrait with traditional feather decorations, while the back shows the coat of arms of the Republic of Guatemala with the year 1965.

The specialist literature states that the mintage of this 4/5 ounce gold medal is 5,000 pieces, making it significantly rarer than classic investment coins of comparable weight class. As a result, this type is only occasionally offered on the international market and is therefore particularly suitable as a striking addition to thematic collections on Guatemala, national heroes and gold issues of the 1960s. The medal offered here is in very attractive, collector-worthy condition.

Highlights

• Guatemala 1965 – Gold Medal Tecún Umán in honor of the Guatemalan national hero

• Official issue of the Banco de Guatemala

• The specialist literature indicates a print run of 5,000 copies.

• A substantial piece containing approximately 0.81 oz of pure gold.

Technical data

• Country: Guatemala

• Year: 1965

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: .900

• Weight: 27.95 g

• Fine weight: approx. 25.16 g (≈ 0.81 oz fine gold)

• Diameter: approx. 31 mm

• Obverse: Portrait of Tecún Umán with inscription

• Reverse: Coat of arms of the Republic of Guatemala with inscription and year 1965