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50 Centavos (Copper Pattern) ND
Copper | 9.80 g | 32 mm |
Issuer | Paraguay |
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Period | Republic (1811-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 9.80 g |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Shape | Round |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#173631 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
National motto, one of the two national coats of arms (Sello de Hacienda) and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ Y JUSTICIA
50 CENTos 9 Dos FINO
Translation:
Peace and justice (National motto of Paraguay)
50 Centavos
Nine tenths of pure silver
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M59)Struck from the original dies, but possibly produced in the early 20th century.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos (Copper Pattern) ND from Paraguay made of Copper weighing 9.80 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the numismatic world. It is considered a treasure for collectors and its value can reach up to $10,000.