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2 Reales Silver "Big Year" Pattern
1868 year| Silver | 5.00 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 2 Reales (¼) |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#172030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated woman (Liberty) with symbols of peace (olive branch) and justice (sword and scales) with national motto and year of issue below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ Y JUSTICIA
1868
Translation:
Peace and Justice
1868
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M17 & M49)"Big Year"
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Reales (Silver "Big Year" Pattern) 1868 from Paraguay is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It features a portrait of Paraguayan leader Francisco Solano López on one side and the national coat of arms on the other. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, but due to the country's political instability at the time, the coin was never officially released into circulation. As a result, the few coins that were minted are now highly sought after by collectors, making them a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
