Paraguay, silver military medal, 1867, Battle of Tataiyba, very rare. Pratt-CP12. 30mm, 14.52 grams. Obverse with rider holding lance on horse trotting right within legend EL MARISCAL LOPEZ A LOS VALIENTES DE TATAIYBA; reverse with 21 / DE / OCTUBRE / 1867 within wreath. VF with minor scratches, toned around details, hanger at top, an issue that is apparently scarce in copper but very rare in silver or gold, an important issue for Paraguayan collectors.
Estimate: $2000-4000