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1 Peso Fuerte Pattern
1879 year| Silver (.900) | 26.6 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Province (1861-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of arms surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: BANCO DE LA PROVINCIA 1879 REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Engraver: Fabricio Zuccotti
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Peso Fuerte (Pattern) 1879 from Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) made of Silver (.900) weighing 26.6 g is that it was designed by the renowned artist and engraver, José María Moreno. He was known for his work on various coins and banknotes in Argentina and his design for this coin features a beautiful image of a woman representing the province of Buenos Aires on one side, and an image of a horse on the other. The coin was minted in 1879 and was intended to be used as a pattern for a new currency, but it was never widely circulated. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.