½ Real National Coat of Arms
1840 year| Silver | 1.8 g | 16.6 mm |
| Issuer | Córdoba (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederate Province (1831-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1833-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 16.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Numista | N#418688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radian sun with face
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVINCIA DE CORDOVA P.N.P
Edge
Reeded
Lettering: o//o//o//o//
Comment
Brand Concesionario: "P.N.P." (Pedro Nolasco Pizarro)
Interesting fact
The 1840 ½ Real coin from Córdoba (Argentine provinces) features the National Coat of Arms on one side and the image of a condor on the other. The condor is a symbol of power, strength, and freedom in Argentine culture, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the country's rich history and heritage.
