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1 Peso
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1883 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 ARM) |
| Currency | Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Liberty facing left, value, purity and lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
* UN PESO * 9 Dos FINO *
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: IGUALDAD * ANTE * LA * LEY ****
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 5 Francs per Peso or 5 Centimes per Centavo
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso coin from Argentina minted between 1881 and 1883 was made of silver (.900) and weighed 25 grams. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the administration of President Julio Argentino Roca, who implemented a new monetary system based on the silver standard. The coin features the national emblem of Argentina on one side and the denomination and year of minting on the other. It's an interesting piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 414000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 98000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1881-1883 coin.
