80 Centavos Fuertes (Pattern) 1879 front 80 Centavos Fuertes (Pattern) 1879 back
80 Centavos Fuertes (Pattern) 1879 photo
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80 Centavos Fuertes Pattern

1879 year
Silver 20.6 g 34.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1879
Value
80 Centavos Fuertes (0.80&nbspARF)
Currency
Peso fuerte (1826-1881)
Composition
Silver
Weight
20.6 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28918
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Argentinian Coat of Arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEY DEL 25 DE SETIEMBRE 1878.
80 CENTAVOS FUERTES.

Engraver: Henri Charles Würden

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 80 Centavos Fuertes (Pattern) 1879 from Argentina made of Silver weighing 20.6g is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the renowned artist and engraver, José María Moreno, and features an intricate pattern of stars, leaves, and other ornaments on its reverse side. This coin is considered a numismatic treasure and is highly sought after by collectors.