 Minister Cesar Gondra Presentation Medal, 1896. Gold and Copper, 30mm. Very Fine. Copper 1845 1/12 Real coin is set between complex Gold circles, hand-engraved and separated by openwork spacers somewhat resembling reeding. Obv. Engraved * CESAR GONDRA * MINISTRO DEL PARAGUAY. Rev. Engraved 11 DE ENERO * 1896 *. The enclosed coin is 1845 1/12 Real. KM 1. Deep brown and well circulated. About Good. This fascinating item is evidently a presentation piece made for Paraguayan diplomat Gondra, employing his country's historic first coin. (Est. $300-$400)
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