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½ Real Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1815 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 | 1815 |
| 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#33254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Arms within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · TS · F
· 1815 ·
Engraver: Francisco de Matos
Edge
Laureate
Comment
Note: Mint mark in monogram.Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Argentina, issued in 1815, is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The Provincias del Rio de la Plata region, where the coin was minted, was struggling for independence from Spain, and the coin was likely used as a means of financing the war effort. Additionally, the coin's silver content and small denomination made it a practical and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
