2 Reales 'ND' 1/2 of Bolivian 4 Soles without countermark 'Straight Cut'

Emittent Paraguay
Jahr 1865-1870
Typ Emergency coin
Nennwert 2 Reales (0.250)
Währung Peso (1856-1944)
Material Silver
Gewicht 6.57 g
Durchmesser
Dicke
Form Other (Cut 1/2 Segment of a Bolivia 4 Soles)
Prägetechnik
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis 24 February 1872
Referenz(en)
Aversbeschreibung Cut of a Bolivian 4 Soles without counterstamp
Aversschrift Latin
Averslegende REPUBLICA ✰✰✰ PTS.4S.1
(Translation: Republic)
Reversbeschreibung Cut of a Bolivian 4 Soles without counterstamp
Reversschrift Latin
Reverslegende LIBRE POR LA
(Translation: Free for the)
Rand Edge of the original coin (1827-1829): Partially legend:
Prägestätte
Auflage ND (1865-1870) - -
Numisquare-ID 2170746050
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: This 2 Reales, issued by Paraguay between 1865-1870, is a poignant numismatic artifact from the War of the Triple Alliance (Guerra Grande). Under President Francisco Solano López, Paraguay endured immense economic pressure and isolation, necessitating emergency monetary solutions. This coin represents a desperate yet ingenious measure: the fractional

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