2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino

Features

Issuer Argentina
Period Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1881-1884
Value 2½ Pesos (2.5 ARM)
Currency Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 4.0322 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized 1 January 1896
Number
N#
28915
References KM# 30,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
CJ# 11,
Héctor Carlos Janson; 2020. La moneda circulante en el territorio argentino, 1574-2019 (3rd edition). Héctor Carlos Janson, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Fr# 15,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Fr# 16
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Arms of Argentina, stars and lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
* 1884 *

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné

Reverse

Liberty facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTAD * 2½ PESOS * ½ ARGENTINO * 9 Dos FINO

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné

Comments

this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 5 Francs per Peso or 5 Centimes per CentavoAutomatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1881  9 71% (fr) Trés rare
1884  Photo 421 $ 7100 $ 7400 79%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino
Río de la Plata
RPN Subasta Online #10 Session 1
Lot 325
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2022 1884 UNC USD 7250.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23031
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 1884 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 7200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30386
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1884 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 7200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ ArgentinoPicture 1 of a sold 2½ Pesos / ½ Argentino
Río de la Plata
RPN Subasta Online #9 Session 1
Lot 274
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2022 1884 F USD 3200.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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