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2 Reales
| Issuer | Banco y Casa de Moneda de Buenos Aires |
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| Year | 1860-1861 |
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| Weight | 7.6 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the denomination numeral '2 R.S' enclosed within an open laurel and oak wreath, the two branches tied at the base and meeting at the top. The circular legend BANCO Y CASA DE MONEDA . BUENOS AYRES . runs along the periphery, separated by small dot stops, with the text reading continuously around the coin. The wreath is rendered in high relief with finely detailed foliage. Depending on the variety, a small rosette ornament may appear at the apex of the wreath. The overall design is typographically austere, with no figural imagery, reflecting the utilitarian character of provincial Argentine copper coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays the denomination inscription DOS REALES in two lines, with the date of issue below, all enclosed within a full laurel and oak wreath of broad, deeply detailed leaves tied at the base with a ribbon bow. A small rosette or ornament appears at the apex of the wreath in certain varieties (CJ#23), while others (CJ#24) omit this element. The direction of the wreath's spiral also varies by variety — counterclockwise or clockwise — constituting the principal distinguishing features among the catalogued types. The flat field and bold serif lettering are characteristic of the Buenos Aires provincial copper issues of this period. |
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