1 Gramo 1889 front 1 Gramo 1889 back
1 Gramo 1889 photo
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1 Gramo

1889 year
Gold (.864) (Au 864 Ag 132) 1 g 12.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Tierra del Fuego (Argentine provinces)
Period
Subprefecture (1884-1943)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1889
Currency
Gramo (1889)
Composition
Gold (.864) (Au 864 Ag 132)
Weight
1 g
Diameter
12.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#91232
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

EL PARAMO * UN GRAMO *

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Minting of "El Paramo"
Known examples :
Mitre Museum - Central Bank of Argentina - Emilio Paoletti (Reeded edge)
Héctor Carlos Janson (Smooth edge)

Interesting fact

The 1 Gramo coin from Tierra del Fuego (Argentine provinces) made of Gold (.864) (Au 864 Ag 132) weighing 1 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted in 1889. It is considered a collector's item and its value can reach up to $10,000 depending on its condition and rarity.