2 Centimos (Copper Pattern) 1868 front 2 Centimos (Copper Pattern) 1868 back
2 Centimos (Copper Pattern) 1868 photo
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática

2 Centimos Copper Pattern

1868 year
Copper 9.80 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Paraguay
Period
Republic (1811-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1868
Value
2 Centimos (0.02)
Currency
Peso (1856-1944)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.80 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#173630
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

National motto and denomination in words within circle with 5 stars below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAZ Y JUSTICIA
DOS
CENTs
*****

Translation:
Peace and Justice
Two
Centimos
*****

Edge

Plain

Comment

Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M19)

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Centimos (Copper Pattern) 1868 from Paraguay made of Copper weighing 9.80 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and is highly sought after for its historical significance and rarity.