© Erica Robledo
© Erica Robledo
300 Guaraníes 4th Term of President Stroessner
1973 (1968) year| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1973 (1968) |
| Value | 300 Guaraníes 300 PYG = USD 0.038 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Bust of President Alfredo Stroessner left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STROESSNER
1968 - 1973
Edge
Incused writing
Script: Latin
Lettering: CENTENARIO DE LA EPOPEYA NACIONAL
Translation: Centenary of the National Epic
Comment
Alfredo Stroessner (November 3, 1912 – August 16, 2006) was a Paraguayan Army officer who served as President of Paraguay from 1954 to 1989. He ascended to the position after leading an army coup in 1954. His 35-year-long rule, marked by an uninterrupted period of repression in his country, is the longest in modern South American history. Stroessner's rule is ranked 20th-longest among non-royal national leaders since 1900 and made him one of the world's longest-serving non-royal heads of state.The edge inscription appears to refer to the centennial of the disastrous Paraguayan War (also known as the War of the Triple Alliance) which began in 1864, in which Paraguay fought against Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. This war cost the country about 25-33% of its territory, and a massive portion of its population. It is estimated that the population of Paraguay was 450,000 to 900,000 before the war, and only 220,000 after of the war--of which only 28,000 were adult males. Brazilian forces seized the national archives in 1869 and move them to Rio; they have not been returned. The treaty between Paraguay and Brazil was not signed until 1872, and Brazilian forces occupied Paraguay until 1876.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1973, but it bears the date 1968. This is because the coin was minted in 1973 to commemorate the 4th term of President Stroessner, who served from 1954 to 1989, but the design of the coin was based on an earlier coin minted in 1968. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 (1968) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 300 Guaraníes (4th Term of President Stroessner) 1973 (1968) coin.
