2 Reales (7 Pointed Sun) 1849-1850 front 2 Reales (7 Pointed Sun) 1849-1850 back
2 Reales (7 Pointed Sun) 1849-1850 photo
© FilacoR Numismática, Córdoba Argentina

2 Reales 7 Pointed Sun

 
Silver (.750) 6.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Córdoba (Argentine provinces)
Period
Confederate Province (1831-1853)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1849-1850
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1833-1854)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#294891
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Sun formed by seven beams of three or five rays each, in the shape of a star.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONFEDERADA
2 R 1850 9 D

Edge

Laureate

Comment

Seven-point sun

Weight varies.
Diameter 23 to 24mm.

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from Córdoba (Argentine provinces) features a unique design element - a 7-pointed sun on the reverse side, which represents the seven provinces of the Argentine Confederation at the time of its minting in 1849-1850.