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50 Centavos Silver Pattern ND
1889 year| Silver (.900) | 12.50 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Peso (1856-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.50 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 (M58)Catalog of Coins and Essays of Paraguay (Pratt Mayans) indicates that all the Ensayos over Argentina Issue are modern UN official re-strikes using the original dies that are under private hands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centavos (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) from Paraguay is that it was designed by the French engraver and designer, Charles E. Feuillet, who was known for his work on various coins and medals in Europe and South America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1889) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Silver Pattern) ND (1889) coin.
