Paraguay 10 000 Réis 1853 Brazil
Countermark
Information
Country
Paraguay
Paraguay
Currency
Cut and Countermarked coinage
(1844 – 1872)
Denomination
10 000 Réis
Ruler
Republic
(1811–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Countermarked
Weight (g)
8.9648
Diameter (mm)
23
Description
10 000 Réis from Paraguay. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 23 mm and weighs 8.96 g.
- Obverse
- 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")
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of the Second Empire of Brazil, topped by the legend: IN HOC SIG- -NO VINCES.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | — |
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