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8 Escudos Provincias del Rio de la Plata
1813 year| Gold (.875) | 27 g | 35.3 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (1810-1831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1813-1881) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 35.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Coat of arms above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · PTS · J ·8S
· 1813 ·
Engraver: José Antonio de Sierra
Edge
Oblique striated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Argentina is that it was minted during the country's struggle for independence from Spain. The coin was issued by the patriotic government of Buenos Aires in 1813, and its design features the coat of arms of the provinces of the Rio de la Plata, which were part of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata. The use of gold for the coin's composition and its relatively high weight of 27 grams reflect the value and importance of the coin during that time.
