Gold 5 peso, Asunción (Paraguay), 1873. 1995.5.3

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1995.5.3

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 8.603
    • Diameter (in mm): 23

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Pt
  • Date: 1873

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1873
  • Denomination: 5 peso
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY 1873
    • Type: lion clutching liberty cap and pole

  • Reverse

    • Legend: 5 PESOS FUERTES
    • Type: the numeral 5 surrounded by a wreath of palm and laurel, star above

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1995.5.3
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • I believe this coin is unique

Rights

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

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