Silver 4 peso, Asunción (Paraguay), 1855. 1995.5.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1995.5.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.301
    • Diameter (in mm): 21.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Pt
  • Date: 1855

  • Date on Object

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

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY PAZ Y JUSTICIA 4 PESO FTES
    • Type: lion crouching before liberty cap on spear, rays around liberty cap

  • Reverse

    • Legend: 1855 BOUVET F.
    • Type: Justice seated with star above, she holds an olive branch in her right and scales and sword in her left

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1995.5.1
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • Gilt. There may be rust on the figures; a possible restrike?

Rights

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

Map

Legend Mint Hoard Findspot

View map in fullscreen.