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½ Real Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1813 year| Silver (.896) | 1.6915 g | 15.8 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6915 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
National arms within plant sprigs, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · TS · J
· 1813 ·
Engraver: José Antonio de Sierra
Edge
Laureate
Comment
Note: Mint mark in monogram.Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Argentina, issued in 1813, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued by the "Provincias del Rio de la Plata" (Rio de la Plata Provinces), which was a short-lived confederation of provinces in the region that eventually became the modern-day country of Argentina. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during this transitional period, and its silver content and weight offer a unique glimpse into the economic conditions of the time.