La Rioja 8 Escudos, 1842
Information
Country
La Rioja
La Rioja
Currency
Real
(1821 – 1860)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1842
Ruler
Confederate Province
(1831–1853)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from La Rioja. Issued in 1842. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 33 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms, legend around.
- Reverse
- Uniformed bust of General Rosas on the left, legend around it.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 R | — | (fr) rare |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.