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½ Sol Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1815 year| Silver (.896) | 1.6 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 Sol |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
National arms within plant sprigs, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · PTS · F . L
· 1815 ·
Engraver: Leandro Ozio
Edge
Laureate
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sol (Provincias del Rio de la Plata) 1815 coin from Argentina is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, which was a short-lived confederation of provinces that was formed in 1810 and lasted until 1826. This period saw a series of political and military conflicts, including the Argentine War of Independence against Spain, which made the production of coins challenging. Despite these challenges, the ½ Sol coin was still minted and used as a means of currency, highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Argentina during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 PTSFL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sol (Provincias del Rio de la Plata) 1815 coin.
