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1 Peso Silver Pattern ND
1889 year| Silver | 24.90 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24.90 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 (M61)Dated 18xx (1889) and struck over the corresponding 1880s Argentina silver issues.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) from Paraguay made of Silver weighing 24.90 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is considered a numismatic treasure and highly sought after by collectors.
