Argentina 1830-RA P 8 reales
This specimen was lot 3850 in Goldberg sale 70 (Los Angeles, September 2012), where it sold for $1,553. The catalog description[1] noted, "Argentina. 8 Reales, 1830-P. Radiant sun face. Reverse: Arms within wreath. Lightly cleaned. Very Fine." This type was struck 1826-37 and is the first peso from Argentina which is reasonably affordable. Earlier types exist, struck 1813-15 (KM 5, KM 14, KM 15), but these are rare. The early years of independence were torn by struggles between the centralists in Buenos Aires and regionalists in La Rioja, Cordoba, Salta and elsewhere who even issued their own coinage.
Recorded mintage: unknown but a scarce date.
Specification: 27.06 g, 0.896 fine silver, .779 troy oz ASW, decorated edge.
Catalog reference: Eliz-16; KM-20.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Elizondo, Carlos A., Eight Reales and Pesos of the New World, San Antonio, TX: 1968.
- Cunietti-Ferrando, Arnaldo José, Monedas de la República Argentina, Asociación Numismática Argentina, Buenos Aires, 1965.
- Janson, Hector Carlos, La Moneda Circulante En El Territorio Argentino, 1767-1998, Buenos Aires, 1998.
- [1]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 70: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2012.
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