50 Centavos (Copper Pattern) ND front 50 Centavos (Copper Pattern) ND back
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50 Centavos (Copper Pattern) ND

 
Copper 9.80 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Paraguay
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
References
Numista
N#173631
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.