Peso line - 1 peso coin
This is the only coin in the series composed of two
metals.
| Motif of face | Nucleus: Replica of the face of the first national coin, with the legend "EN UNION Y LIBERTAD", the mark of the Potosi mint, consisting of the letters "P" "T" and "S" superimposed, the letter "J" of the tester Jose Antonio de la Sierra, supervisor of the minting of this coin, "8S" (8 scutum) corresponding to the value of the coin, and "1813", year of minting. |
| Ring: The legends "REPUBLICA ARGENTINA" and "PRIMERA MONEDA PATRIA" are inscribed. | |
| Motif of reverse | Nucleus: Replica of the reverse of the first national coin, with the National 32-rayed Sun surrounded by the legend "PROVINCIAS DEL RIO DE LA PLATA. |
| Ring:The value in letters, the year of minting and two laurel branches at the sides. |
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Weight | 6.35 grams |
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Diameter | 23 mm (Nucleus 17 mm) | ||
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Thickness | 2.2 mm | ||
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Metal | Nucleus: Cu 92/Al 6/Ni 2 | ||
| Ring: Cu 75/Ni 25 |