La Rioja 8 Escudos, 1840
Information
Country
La Rioja
La Rioja
Currency
Real
(1821 – 1860)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1840
Ruler
Confederate Province
(1831–1853)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from La Rioja. Issued in 1840. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 34 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms, legend around.
- Reverse
- Mountain, flags and crossed cannons below, legend around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 R | — |
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