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2 Reales Provincias del Rio de la Plata
| Silver (.896) | 6.766 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1815 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.766 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
National arms within plant sprigs, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD ·TS · I
· 1813 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic turmoil in Argentina. The country was fighting for its independence from Spain, and the coin was issued by the local government of the Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, which was a short-lived administrative division of the Spanish Empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring intricate designs and a high level of precision in its minting. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Argentine people during a period of great upheaval.
