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40 Centavos Fuertes Pattern
1879 year| Copper | 8.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 40 Centavos Fuertes (0.40 ARF) |
| Currency | Peso fuerte (1826-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Argentinian Coat of Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEY DEL 25 DE SETIEMBRE 1878.
40 CENTAVOS FUERTES.
Engraver: Henri Charles Würden
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by the renowned Argentine artist and engraver, José María Moreno. Moreno was known for his work on various coins and banknotes in Argentina and his designs often featured images of national symbols, such as the Argentine coat of arms and the likeness of important historical figures. The Pattern 40 Centavos Fuertes coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1879. Its unique design and historical significance make it a sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors of Argentine currency.
