© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
2 Reales
1842 year| Silver (.875) | 6.7 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | La Rioja (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederate Province (1831-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1842 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1821-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Uniformed bust left - General Rosas
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTAURADOR DE LAS LEYES
ROSAS
Translation:
LAW RESTORER
ROSAS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1842 2 Reales coin from La Rioja (Argentine provinces) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Argentina. The country was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was struggling to maintain stability. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins continued, and the 1842 2 Reales coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
