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20 Decimos Real
1830 year| Copper | 16.5 g | 31.8 mm |
| Issuer | Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 20 Decimos de Real |
| Currency | Real (1822-1861) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Inside a striped circle of azure with the legend "ARDESCIT ET VIRESCIT" (with separating points or not), Phoenix bird extended with the head turned to its right by where a portion of radiant sun appears. Graph similar to the obverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARDESCIT ET VIRESCIT
Edge
Plain
Comment
National Bank mint 1827 - 1831Weight: 13.6 to 27.5 grams
Diameter: 31.8 to 35.6 millimeters
CJ# 4 Reverse side without points, in lettering. Sun with rays
ARDESCIT ET VIRESCIT
CJ# 4.3 Reverse with points, in lettering. Without sun
ARDESCIT . ET . VIRESCIT .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Decimos Real coin from Buenos Aires (Argentine provinces) made of Copper weighing 16.5g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Argentina. The coin was issued in 1830, just a few years after Argentina declared its independence from Spain in 1816. At that time, the country was facing economic challenges, including inflation and a lack of a stable currency. The minting of this coin was an effort to address these issues and establish a standardized currency for the young nation. Despite the challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of Argentina during this time period.
