© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
200 Réis Countermark over ½ of Spanish 2 Reales ND
| Silver (.806) | - | - |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1870 |
| Value | 200 Réis |
| Currency | Cut and Countermarked coinage (1844-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.806) |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Demonetized | 24 February 1872 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#418498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Half of Spain 2 Reales
Edge
Wavy
Comment
Necessity issue created during the War of the Triple Alliance.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Réis coin from Paraguay is that it was minted with a countermark over half of a Spanish 2 Reales coin, which was a common practice in South America during the 19th century. This countermark was used to validate the coin's authenticity and to indicate that it was issued by the government of Paraguay. The use of countermarks on coins was a way for countries to create their own currency without having to mint new coins from scratch, and it also helped to prevent counterfeiting.
