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1 Real
1840 year| Copper | 3.2 g | 26.3 mm |
| Issuer | Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederate Province (1831-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1822-1861) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
On the perimeter, superior semicircular legend "¡VIVA LA FEDERACIÓN!" and lower the date "1840".
In the countryside, between palm wreaths tied with ribbon, the number and abbreviation "1 / R." on two lines with dot and dash. Beading points.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
¡VIVA LA FEDERACION!
1840
1/R.
Comment
Weight : 3.20 to 4 grams
Diameter: 26 to 26.40 millimeters
Interesting fact
The 1 Real 1840 coin from Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) made of Copper weighing 3.2 g is interesting because it was issued during the period of the Argentine Confederation, which was a short-lived political entity that existed from 1831 to 1852. This coin was one of the few coins issued by the Confederation, and it features a unique design that reflects the political and economic context of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real 1840 coin.
