© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Peso Aluminium Pattern
1888 year| Aluminium | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176157 |
|---|---|
| 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 (M25)Estimated value range: USD 1500 - 2500
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (Aluminium Pattern) 1888 from Paraguay made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1888 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is believed that only 10-20 of these coins were minted, making it an extremely rare and valuable collector's item. In fact, it is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with some collectors willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars for it.
