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10 Reales - Napoleon III Mule ND
1854 year| Other (Silver-Plated White Metal) | 19.14 g | 37.4 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay and France |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Tesoro Nacional de la República |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 10 Reales |
| Currency | Paraguayan Real (1845-1856) |
| Composition | Other (Silver-Plated White Metal) |
| Weight | 19.14 g |
| Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination, name of the country, one of the two national coats of arms (Sello de Hacienda)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY
PAZ Y JUSTICIA
10 R.
Translation:
Republic of Paraguay
Peace and justice
10 R.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mule was produced at the Paris mint with an obverse die of a Napoleon III 5 Francs and then the obverse was apparently silver-plated.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Reales - Napoleon III (Mule) ND (1854) from Paraguay and France is that it is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial piece, which means it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
