Buenos Aires ½ Real, 1840

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Currency Real (1822 – 1861)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real
Year 1840
Ruler Confederate Province (1831–1853)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 22.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Real from Buenos Aires. Issued in 1840. Struck in Copper. Measures 22.1 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
On the perimeter, superior semicircular legend "CASA DE MONEDA" and lower "BUENOS-AYRES". In the field and within laurel wreaths fruitiness, capes tied with a bow, the legend "MEDIO". Beading points
Reverse
On the perimeter, superior semicircular legend "¡VIVA LA FEDERACIÓN!" And lower the date "1840". In the countryside, between palm wreaths tied with bow, value as a fraction "5/10". Beading points.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1840  —

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