Argentina Silver Half Real, Province Del Rio De La Plata, Potosi Mint, 1815

Description

Denomination: Silver 1/2 Real

Period: United Provinces of the Rio del la Plata

Date: 1815

Origin: Potosi mint. Bolivia

Condition: AVF

Obverse: Radiant sun motif with tips of flames pointing clockwise. legend around

Reverse: Arms within wreath. mint mark in monogram PTS F

Size and Weight: 15.8mm. 1.68g

References: #KM 1.2

Features and Provenance: The countries name means ‘Made from Silver’ which is apt for our little coin. Its date coincides with a period of instability whilst its people fought for independence from the Spanish. The obverse sun motif (the Sun of May) is even now on the countries flag and the coat of arms on the reverse was established in 1813.  

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible