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5 Gramos
1889 year| Gold (.864) (Au 864 Ag 132) | 5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Tierra del Fuego (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Subprefecture (1884-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 |
| Currency | Gramo (1889) |
| Composition | Gold (.864) (Au 864 Ag 132) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination and legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAVADEROS DE ORO
. DEL SUR .
5 GRAMOS
Translation:
Gold panning sites
of the south
5 Grams
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Minting of "El Paramo"known specimens:
National Academy of History - Buenos Aires
Succession Puiggari - Emilio Paoletti - Buenos Aires
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Gramos 1889 coin from Tierra del Fuego (Argentine provinces) is that it was made using a unique alloy of 86.4% gold (Au) and 13.2% silver (Ag). This composition was specifically chosen to create a coin that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing, with a distinctive golden color that has become iconic of Argentine currency.
