5 Centavos (reeded edge) 1951-1953 front 5 Centavos (reeded edge) 1951-1953 back
5 Centavos (reeded edge) 1951-1953 photo
© Ulmo

5 Centavos reeded edge

 
Copper-nickel 2 g 17.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1951-1953
Value
5 Centavos (0.05&nbspARM)
Currency
Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17.2 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1970
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3242
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Portrait of José de San Martín to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering: JOSE DE SAN MARTIN

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from Argentina, produced between 1951 and 1953, has a unique feature - it has a reeded edge. This means that the edges of the coin have a textured, ribbed pattern, which was a distinctive feature of some coins produced during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1951  34994000 - - - - - -
1952  33110000 - - - - - -
1953  20129000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (reeded edge) 1951-1953 coin.