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2 Soles Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1815 year| Silver (.896) | 6.766 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 2 Soles |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.766 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Arms within wreath.
Note: Mint mark in monogram.
Script: Latin
Edge
Laureate
Comment
NOTE: Similar to 2 Reales, KM#3Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1815 Argentine 2 Soles coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by the "Provincias Unidas del Rio de la Plata" (United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata), which was a short-lived confederation of provinces that preceded the modern-day country of Argentina. The coin's mintage was likely intended to help finance the confederation's military efforts during the Argentine War of Independence, which was ongoing at the time. Despite the challenges faced by the confederation, the coin's silver content and intricate design have made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
