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1 Peso Silvered-Bronze Pattern
1888 year| Silver plated bronze | - | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#172027 |
|---|---|
| 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
Uncertain mint, likely Buenos Aires, KM-unl. An exceedingly rare off-metal strike of an already rare pattern issue, this piece is listed in KM in silver, bronze, and aluminum, but not this silvered-bronze variety. Accordingly, the only example which NGC has certified.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (Silvered-Bronze Pattern) 1888 from Paraguay made of Silver plated bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike for a new currency, but the design was ultimately not adopted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
