1 Escudo Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1813 year| Gold (.875) | 3.4 g | 17.55 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Numista | N#33278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of arms above date.
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · PTS · J .
· 1813 ·
Engraver: José Antonio de Sierra
Edge
Oblique striated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1813 Argentine 1 Escudo coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by the "Provincias Unidas del Rio de la Plata" (United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata), which was a short-lived confederation of provinces that preceded the modern-day country of Argentina. The coin's mintage was likely intended to help finance the confederation's military efforts during the Argentine War of Independence, which was fought against Spanish colonial rule. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
