Gold 4 peso, Paraguay, 1855. 1990.99.161

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1990.99.161

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.597
    • Diameter (in mm): 21

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Pt
  • Date: 1855

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1855
  • Denomination: 4 peso
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY PAZ Y JUSTICIA 4 PESOS FTES
    • Type: lion couchant before liberty cap on pole with rays

  • Reverse

    • Legend: 1855
    • Type: seated figure of Justice with scales and sword in left and olive branch in right

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1990.99.161
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Herz.153

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • specific gravity 16.768

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States