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8 Reales
| Silver (.875) | 27 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | La Rioja (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederate Province (1831-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1840 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1821-1860) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Arms of Argentina, radiant sun above, denomination 8 (eales)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETERNO LOOR AL RESTAURADOR ROSAS
8 R
Translation: ETERNAL PRAISE TO ROSAS THE RESTORER
Edge
Reeded
Comment
See https://www.pcgs.com/News/Faces-Of-A-Dictator for further details about these coins.For more information about Rosas, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Manuel_de_Rosas
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from La Rioja (Argentine provinces) made of Silver (.875) weighing 27g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Argentina. The coin was issued between 1838 and 1840, a period marked by civil wars, political instability, and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, reflecting the importance of silver in the Argentine economy at the time.
