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1 Sol Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1815 year| Silver (.896) | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 1 Sol |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Arms within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · TS · F
· 1815 ·
Engraver: Leandro Ozio
Edge
Laureate
Comment
Mint mark in monogram.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1815 Argentine 1 Sol coin made of silver is that it was minted during the early years of Argentina's independence from Spain. The coin features the image of a sun on one side, which represents the Inca sun god Inti and symbolizes the new nation's break from colonial rule. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, demonstrating the young country's commitment to establishing a stable and reliable currency system.
