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

Emittente Paraguay
Anno 1865-1870
Tipo Emergency coin
Valore 2 Reales (0.250)
Valuta Peso (1856-1944)
Composizione Silver
Peso 6.57 g
Diametro
Spessore
Forma Other (Cut 1/2 Segment of a Bolivia 4 Soles)
Tecnica
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al 24 February 1872
Riferimento/i
Descrizione del dritto Cut of a Bolivian 4 Soles without counterstamp
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto REPUBLICA ✰✰✰ PTS.4S.1
(Translation: Republic)
Descrizione del rovescio Cut of a Bolivian 4 Soles without counterstamp
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio LIBRE POR LA
(Translation: Free for the)
Bordo Edge of the original coin (1827-1829): Partially legend:
Zecca
Tiratura ND (1865-1870) - -
ID Numisquare 2170746050
Informazioni aggiuntive

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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