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4 Pesos Fuertes Copper "Bouvet" Pattern
1867 year| Copper | 5.60 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1867 |
| Value | 4 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.60 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seated woman (Liberty) with symbols of peace (olive branch) and justice (sword and scales) with year of issue below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1867
Designer: Louis-Charles Bouvet
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M13)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Pesos Fuertes (Copper "Bouvet" Pattern) 1867 from Paraguay is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Charles Bouvet. Bouvet was known for his work on various coins and medals for different countries, and his design for the Paraguayan 4 Pesos Fuertes coin features a unique blend of Latin American and European influences. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Paraguay's first president, Carlos Antonio López, surrounded by intricate details and ornaments, while the reverse showcases the country's national emblem, the "Paso de la Patria," which depicts a group of people from different social classes marching together towards a brighter future. The coin's design is considered a rare and valuable piece among collectors, and its unique design makes it a standout among other coins from the same era.
