1 Real Provincial coat of arms
1840 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Córdoba (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederate Province (1831-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1833-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Numista | N#418051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radian sun with face
Lettering: CONFEDERADA P.N.P
Edge
Smooth and reeded occasionally
Comment
Brand Concesionario: "P.N.P." (Pedro Nolasco Pizarro)
Interesting fact
The 1840 Córdoba 1 Real coin features the provincial coat of arms of Córdoba on one side and the national coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 3.5 grams. It's interesting to note that the use of silver in coinage was a common practice during this time period, and the 1 Real coin was a widely used denomination in Argentina during the 19th century.
