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4 Reales Provincias del Rio de la Plata
| Silver (.896) | 13.532 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1815 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 13.532 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Arms within wreath, wreath crossed at top
NOTE: Mint mark in monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD . S . ? .
4 R
1813
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Argentina, issued between 1813 and 1815, features an interesting design element - a crowned eagle on the obverse side, which symbolizes the struggle for independence from Spanish rule.
