© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Peso 1888 Copper Pattern
1888 year| Copper | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#225595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One of the two national coats of arms (Sello de Hacienda) with national motto and denomination (in words) below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ Y JUSTICIA
UN PESO 9 Dos FINO
Translation:
Peace and justice (National motto of Paraguay)
One Peso
Nine tenths of pure silver
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M26)Uncertain Mint, possibly Buenos Aires.
Estimated value range: USD 2000 - 3000
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso 1888 (Copper Pattern) 1888 from Paraguay made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was created as a trial strike, and only a few examples were produced, making it highly sought after by collectors.
