2 Reales (8 Pointed Sun) 1848-1849 front 2 Reales (8 Pointed Sun) 1848-1849 back
2 Reales (8 Pointed Sun) 1848-1849 photo
© FilacoR Numismática, Córdoba Argentina

2 Reales 8 Pointed Sun

 
Silver (.750) 6.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Córdoba (Argentine provinces)
Period
Confederate Province (1831-1853)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1849
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1833-1854)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32812
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONFEDERADA
1849
2 R 9 D

Edge

Laureate

Comment

Eight-point sun

Weight varies.
Diameter 23 to 24mm.

CJ# 55 Museo Héctor Carlos Janson - Buenos Aires
 Juan G. Maguire - Buenos Aires
 Juan M. Moreno Terrero - Córdoba

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from Córdoba (Argentine provinces) features an 8-pointed sun on its obverse, which represents the 8 provinces of Argentina that were united at the time of its minting in 1848-1849.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales (8 Pointed Sun) 1848-1849 coin.