5 Pesos / 1 Argentino
| Gold (.900) | 8.06 g | 22.12 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1896 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 ARM) |
| Currency | Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 22.12 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Capped liberty head
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAD * 5 PESOS * UN ARGENTINO * 9 D FINO *
Translation: Liberty 5 Pesos 1 Argentino 9 D Fino
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Raised letters with stars
Lettering: IGUALDAD * ANTE * LA * LEY * ***
Translation: Equality before the law
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 5 Francs per Peso or 5 Centimes per Centavo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pesos / 1 Argentino coin from Argentina made of Gold (.900) weighing 8.06g is that it was designed by the famous Argentine artist, Eduardo Schiaffino. Schiaffino was known for his work in sculpture, painting, and numismatics, and his design for this coin features a portrait of General José de San Martín, a prominent figure in Argentine history. The coin was minted from 1881 to 1896 and was used as a standard circulation coin in Argentina during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 37152 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 252092 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 906042 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 447900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 203908 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 397734 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 1834674 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 1663265 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 403712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 196543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos / 1 Argentino 1881-1896 coin.
