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1⁄12 Real
1845 year| Copper | 6.0 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Tesoro Nacional de la República |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1845 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Real |
| Currency | Paraguayan Real (1845-1856) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Denomination, name of the country and year of issue below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY
1/12
1845
Translation: Republic of Paraguay
Edge
Plain
Comment
All the specifications may vary for the coins minted in Asunción:
Weight 5.4-6.5 g
Diameter 23.5-24.0 mm
Thickness - not standardized
Some of the coins have coin alignment
At least 21 varieties exist: of lions tail, wreath and bow. For more information on the varieties, see this article in Spanish
Popular name of the coin was "Cobre sa'í" ("Little copper"; mixture of Spanish and Guaraní languages)
Interesting fact
The 1845 Paraguayan 1⁄12 Real coin was minted during the presidency of Carlos Antonio López, who was the first president of Paraguay and served from 1840 to 1862. During his presidency, López implemented various economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the 1⁄12 Real coin. This coin was an important part of everyday transactions in Paraguay during that time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | 287664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Real 1845 coin.
