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2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino
| Gold (.900) | 4.0322 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1884 |
| Value | 2½ Pesos (2.5 ARM) |
| Currency | Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.0322 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Liberty facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAD * 2½ PESOS * ½ ARGENTINO * 9 Dos FINO
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 5 Francs per Peso or 5 Centimes per Centavo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a period of economic turmoil in Argentina, known as the "Decade of Infamy" (1874-1880), which saw a series of political and economic crises that led to the country's first default on its foreign debt. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, featuring the iconic image of the Argentine coat of arms on one side and the denomination and date on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 421 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino 1881-1884 coin.
