1 Centavo Fuertes (Pattern) 1878 front 1 Centavo Fuertes (Pattern) 1878 back
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1 Centavo Fuertes Pattern

1878 year
Copper 4.7 g 25.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1878
Value
1 Centavo Fuertes (0.01&nbspARF)
Currency
Peso fuerte (1826-1881)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.7 g
Diameter
25.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#294637
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Liberty bust, left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEY DEL 25 DE SETIEMBRE 1878
LIBERTAD
ESSAI
★ 1 CENTAVO ★

Engraver: Carlos Trotin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by the renowned Argentine artist and engraver, José María Moreno. Moreno was known for his work on various coins and banknotes in Argentina and his designs often featured images of national symbols, such as the condor, the Andes, and the sun. The Pattern 1 Centavo Fuertes coin is one of his most notable works and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1878  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo Fuertes (Pattern) 1878 coin.