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© Leitwolf 2020
100 Pesos José de San Martín
| Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1978-1979 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 ARL) |
| Currency | Peso ley (1970-1983) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 March 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Armoured bust of Jose de San Martin facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENERAL JOSE DE SAN MARTIN
1778 1978
Edge
Milled
Comment
Previously KM#57Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features José de San Martín, a prominent leader in the Latin American wars of independence, on its obverse side. San Martín played a key role in the liberation of Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish rule, and is considered a national hero in these countries. The coin was issued in 1978-1979 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of San Martín's death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 BAˢ | 113826499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 BAˢ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (José de San Martín) 1978-1979 coin.
