1/2 Sol Provincias del Rio de la Plata

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

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