4 Pesos Fuertes Copper 'Charles' Pattern

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IssuerParaguay
Year1867
TypeCoin pattern
Value4 Pesos
CurrencyPeso (1856-1944)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.67 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Leonardo Charles
In circulation to
Reference(s) Mayans#14
Obverse descriptionName of the country, one of the two national coats of arms (Sello de Hacienda) with national motto, year of issue and denomination in words below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY PAZ Y JUSTICIA 1867 4 FUERTES
(Translation: Republic of Paraguay Peace and Justice 1867 4 Pesos Fuertes)
Reverse descriptionThe legend TO PREVAIL OR DIE at the top, at the bottom, the palm and the olive tree, in the center, a five-pointed star on top of a shield that shows a lion fighting against the emblems of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENCER O MORIR
(Translation: To prevail or Die)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1867  - Only one known in private hands -
Catalog ID5735062620
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