Katalog
| Emitent | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1815 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1/2 Sol |
| Waluta | Real (1813-1881) |
| Skład | Silver (.896) |
| Waga | 1.6 g |
| Średnica | 15.8 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Leandro Ozio |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#10, CJ#18 |
| Opis awersu | Radiant sun face. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | PROVINCIAS DEL RIO DE LA PLATA |
| Opis rewersu | National arms within plant sprigs, date below. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | EN UNION Y LIBERTAD · PTS · F . L · 1815 · |
| Krawędź | Laureate |
| Mennica |
PTS Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953) |
| Nakład |
1815 PTSFL - - |
| ID Numisquare | 3143368610 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: The 1815 1/2 Sol of the Provincias del Rio de la Plata is a pivotal numismatic artifact from the Wars of Independence. Issued by the United Provinces prior to Argentina's formal independence in 1816, this coin boldly asserted nascent sovereignty. It established a distinct monetary system and national identity, symbolizing the revolutionary government's commitment to self-governance. It encapsulates the era's intense conflict, marking a decisive break from Spanish colonial rule.
Artistry: This diminutive silver piece showcases Neoclassical artistic ideals prevalent during the Enlightenment and revolutionary period. While specific engraver attribution for this early series is often anonymous, its design elements are iconic. The obverse features