© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
4 Pesos Fuertes "4" (Countermark over ¼ of Spanish colonial 8 Escudos) ND
| Gold | 6.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Value | 4 Pesos Fuertes |
| Currency | Cut and Countermarked coinage (1844-1872) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.49 g |
| Shape | Quarter circle |
| Demonetized | 24 February 1872 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#348305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cut ¼ Spanish colonial 8 Escudos of Charles III
Script: Latin
Lettering: •AUSPI
Edge
Oblique
Comment
KM-E2; cf. Pena-6. Weight: 6.49 gms. Issued during the War of the Triple Alliance (Paraguay against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay), abolished by Decree 24 February 1872. Cut 1/4 Spanish colonial 8 Escudos of Charles III with oblique edges applied to cuts, stamped incuse "4" in corner of obverse indicating 4 Pesos Fuertes.During the War of the Triple Alliance gold and silver coins were cut into 2, 4 and 8 parts to circumvent the small change shortage and to pay soldiers. Several different types are known to have been issued during this time, primarily through merchants or other civilians, with different edges and stamps.
Extremely rare
Estimate value: USD 7,000 - USD 10,000.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pesos Fuertes "4" (Countermark over ¼ of Spanish colonial 8 Escudos) ND coin.
