© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
2 Centavos
1854 year| Copper | 10 g | 29.77 mm |
| Issuer | Argentine Confederation (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1853-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 2 Centavos (0.02) |
| Currency | Peso (1853-1862) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29.77 mm |
| Thickness | 1.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TESORO NACIONAL BANCO
DOS CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos 1854 coin from the Argentine Confederation is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the region. The coin was issued when the Argentine Confederation was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was struggling to maintain the value of its currency. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and it weighed 10 grams, making it a substantial coin for its time. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Argentine people during a difficult period in their history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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