4 Pesos Fuertes Gold "Charles" Pattern
1867 year| Gold | 7.5 g | 21.85 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1867 |
| Value | 4 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The legend TO PREVAIL OR DIE at the top, at the bottom, the palm and the olive tree, in the center, a five-pointed star on top of a shield that shows a lion fighting against the emblems of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENCER O MORIR
Translation: To prevail or Die
Engraver: Leonardo Charles
Designer: Leonardo Charles
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M14)
Only one specimen of the first coin is known to Paraguayans. This is presumably kept in *Rio de Janeiro's National Museum, Brazil.
*Rio de Janeiro's National Museum destroyed by fire: As much as 90% of the collection at Brazil's National Museum was destroyed in a devastating fire during 2018; the Rio specimen may no longer be extant.
Futher Information:
Link with the study and contributions made by the Numismatic Raúl Olazar about the first gold coin of Paraguay (Engravers BOUVET and CHARLES): https://www.monedasuruguay.com/bib/o/fn02-2.pdf
Interesting fact
The Pattern 4 Pesos Fuertes (Gold "Charles" Pattern) 1867 from Paraguay is a rare and unique coin, with only 15 known examples minted. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design. The coin features an image of Charles IV of Spain on one side and the Paraguayan coat of arms on the other. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pesos Fuertes (Gold "Charles" Pattern) 1867 coin.
