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10 Centavos Silver Pattern ND
1889 year| Silver (.900) | 2.50 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
National motto, one of the two national coats of arms (Sello de Hacienda) and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ Y JUSTICIA
10 CENTos 9 Dos FINO
Translation:
Peace and justice (National motto of Paraguay)
10 Centavos
Nine tenths of pure silver
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M62)Dated 18xx (1889) and struck over the corresponding 1880s Argentina silver issues.
Struck on Argentine 10C (KM# 26)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centavos (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) from Paraguay is that it was designed by the French engraver and designer, Albert Barre. Barre was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous French 20 Franc gold coin. The Pattern 10 Centavos coin features a portrait of Paraguay's first president, Carlos Antonio Lopez, on the obverse, and a depiction of the country's national emblem on the reverse. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1889) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) coin.
