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1 Real Provincias del Rio de la Plata
| Silver (.896) | 3.3830 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | La Rioja (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1824-1825 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1821-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.3830 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Arms within wreath.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Argentina. The country had recently gained independence from Spain and was in the process of establishing its own currency and monetary system. The 1 Real coin was part of a series of coins minted by the Provincia de La Rioja in 1824-1825, and it features an image of the Argentine coat of arms on one side and the value of the coin on the other. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted or used, and it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 RACA | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real (Provincias del Rio de la Plata) 1824-1825 coin.
