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1 Real

1854 year
Copper 5 g 26.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces)
Period
State of Buenos Aires (1853-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1854
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1822-1861)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5 g
Diameter
26.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89397
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Date in wreath, value in letters below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CASA DE MONEDA
1854
UN REAL

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1854 Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) 1 Real coin made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Argentina. The country was experiencing a period of rapid growth and modernization, and the introduction of a standardized coinage system was seen as a way to promote economic stability and development. The 1 Real coin was a key part of this effort, as it was designed to be widely available and easily recognizable, facilitating trade and commerce across the country. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively inexpensive material at the time, the coin was still carefully crafted and designed to be durable, ensuring that it would remain in circulation for many years to come. Today, this coin remains an interesting piece of history for collectors and numismatists, offering a glimpse into Argentina's past and the evolution of its currency.