5 Pesos Fuertes Countermark over Brazilian 10 000 Réis 1853

Issuer Paraguay
Year 1869
Type Emergency coin
Value 10 000 Réis (10 000)
Currency Cut and Countermarked coinage (1844-1872)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 8.9648 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Countermarked
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) M#R24
Obverse description Head of Pedro II left with legend: PETRUS II.D.G.C.IMP. ET PERP.BRAS.DEF. with date of issue 1853 below and countermarked with a circular punch with seated lion figure below Liberty cap on staff (One of the two national coats of arms called `Sello de Hacienda`)
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PETRUS II.D.G.C.IMP. ET PERP.BRAS.DEF. 1853
Reverse description Coat of arms of the Second Empire of Brazil, topped by the legend: IN HOC SIG- -NO VINCES.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IN HOC SI- -GNO VINCES
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage ND - -
Numisquare ID 6930280860
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