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2 Escudos Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1813 year| Gold (.875) | 6.6 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coat of arms above date.
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · PTS · 2S . J
· 1813 ·
Engraver: José Antonio de Sierra
Edge
Oblique striated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1813 Argentine 2 Escudos coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic turmoil in Argentina. The country had declared its independence from Spain in 1810, but the process was not fully recognized until 1826. In the interim, the country experienced a series of political and military conflicts, including a civil war and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the 2 Escudos coin was minted in 1813, indicating that some level of economic stability and organization was present in the country during this time.
