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20 Centavos Gold Pattern ND
1888 year| Gold | 8.10 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.10 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69690 |
|---|---|
| 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
20 CENTos 9 Dos FINO
Translation:
Peace and justice (National motto of Paraguay)
20 Centavos
Nine tenths of pure silver
Comment
A similar later restrike using original dies of the Buenos aires mint, clearly struck over an Argentina 1887 or 1888 gold Argentino (KM31). An amount of 187,500 coins of this denomination was authorized in the September 13, 1889 law but none were struck.According to the contract between the Buenos Aires Mint (Casa de Moneda de la República Argentina) and a representative of Paraguay, a whole series of coins had to be minted in silver: 5, 10, 20, 50 centavos and 1 peso. But actually, only 1 peso was minted in 1889. Other coins are known only as pattern strikes.
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M60)
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Centavos (Gold Pattern) ND (1888) from Paraguay made of Gold weighing 8.10g 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, rarity, and gold content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1888) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (Gold Pattern) ND (1888) coin.
