Buenos Aires 20 Decimos Real, 1830

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Currency Real (1822 – 1861)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Decimos Real
Year 1830
Ruler Confederate Province (1831–1853)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 16.5
Diameter (mm) 31.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Decimos Real from Buenos Aires. Issued in 1830. Struck in Copper. Measures 31.8 mm and weighs 16.5 g.

Obverse
Centerpiece ornamented, between garlands of fruity laurel and with smooth surface, bearing the legend "20 / DECIM" in two lines. Surrounding this one in semicircular superior form, the legend "BANCO NACIONAL" and under exert "BUENOS-AYRES / 1830" in two horizontal lines. Graphite of small triangles with horizontal striping.
Reverse
Inside a striped circle of azure with the legend "ARDESCIT ET VIRESCIT" (with separating points or not), Phoenix bird extended with the head turned to its right by where a portion of radiant sun appears. Graph similar to the obverse.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1830  CJ# 4 89%
1830  CJ# 4.3 30%

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