© Prof. Rodríguez
© Prof. Rodríguez
4 Pesos Fuertes Silver "Bouvet" Pattern
1855 year| Silver | 5.20 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Tesoro Nacional de la República |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 4 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.20 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated woman (Liberty) with symbols of peace (olive branch) and justice (sword and scales) with year of issue below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1855
Designer: Louis-Charles Bouvet
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M4)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Pesos Fuertes (Silver "Bouvet" Pattern) 1855 from Paraguay is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Charles Bouvet. Bouvet was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous French 20 Franc gold coin, and his design for the Paraguayan 4 Pesos Fuertes coin features a detailed image of a horse and rider on the obverse, with the coat of arms of Paraguay on the reverse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
