Vintage Guatemala 1945 Coat of Arms / Quetzal Diez 10 Centavos Silver Coin Upcycled Charm Pendant
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Wow! What a very pretty, silver coin from more than 75 years ago, upcycled to a captivating charm pendant! The terrific charm pendant from La República de Guatemala has on its front side (the obverse) the resplendent Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala which represents liberty, sitting atop an engraved pillar with the words 30 de Junio de 1871, encircled by the date of law, Ley de 26 de Noviembre de 1924, with the engravers initials (JAG).
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On the other side (the reverse), the charm pendant is the great Coat of Arms emblem with another Quetzal bird sitting atop a scroll of parchment with the words, Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821, which represents the date of independence from Spain; two crossed Remington rifles with bayonets representing a warning of Guatemala’s willingness to defend itself by force, if needed; a bay laurel wreath representing victory; and two crossed sabers (swords) representing the honor of the Guatemalan people. It also has 0,720 for the coin silver purity and the year 1945 for the year of standard circulation.
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This wonderful and lovely piece of wearable Guatemalan history has a very natural patina and will be a definite attention grabber on your favorite charm bracelet or chain!
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