Paraguay 2 Reales, 1868

Silver "Big Year" Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Paraguay Paraguay
Currency Peso (1856 – 1944)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 2 Reales
Year 1868
Ruler Republic (1811–9999)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5
Diameter (mm) 24

Description

2 Reales from Paraguay. Issued in 1868. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse
Name of the country, national arms (Sello de Hacienda) and denomination below (Republic of Paraguay
2 Reales)
Reverse
Seated woman (Liberty) with symbols of peace (olive branch) and justice (sword and scales) with national motto and year of issue below (Peace and Justice
1868)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1868  — Gross planchet: 23 mm/5.80 g (M49)
1868  — Thin planchet: 24 mm/5.00 g (M17)

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