½ Real (National Coat of Arms) 1840 front ½ Real (National Coat of Arms) 1840 back
½ Real (National Coat of Arms) 1840 photo
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½ Real National Coat of Arms

1840 year
Silver 1.8 g 16.6 mm
Description
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
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#418689
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 value "1/2" on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 1.8 grams. Interestingly, the National Coat of Arms on this coin features a condor, which is a symbol of power and strength in Argentine culture.