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20 Centavos Silver Pattern ND
1889 year| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Dated 18xx (1889) and struck over the corresponding 1880s Argentina silver issues.Struck on Argentine 20C (KM#27)
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M61)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Centavos (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) from Paraguay is that it was designed by the French engraver and designer, Charles E. Feuillet, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for Paraguay during the late 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1889) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) coin.
