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5 Centavos José San Martin
1950 year| Copper-nickel | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 ARM) |
| Currency | Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Portrait of José de San Martín to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: JOSÉ DE SAN MARTÍN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously KM#18The difference between each one is the edge reeds. For reference:
CJ#244.1 Rare 15 reeds per centimeter
CJ#244.1 Common 21 reeds per centimeter
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin featuring José San Martin is interesting because it was minted in 1950, which marks the 100th anniversary of San Martin's death. San Martin was a prominent figure in Argentine history, known for leading the country's independence movement against Spain. The coin's design features his portrait on one side and the Argentine coat of arms on the other. It's made of copper-nickel and weighs 2 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (José San Martin) 1950 coin.
