Description

The Estado de Buenos Aires, or State of Buenos Aires, emerged as a secessionist republic following the overthrow of the Argentine Confederation government in the Province of Buenos Aires on September 11, 1852. Although the Confederation never recognized the State of Buenos Aires, it maintained independence under its own government and constitution. Buenos Aires eventually rejoined the Argentine Confederation after prevailing in the Battle of Pavón in 1861.

1860
Weight : 7.50 to 7.70 grams
Diameter: 31.80 to 32.22 millimeters

1861
Weight : 7.50 to 7.90 grams
Diameter: 32 to 32.10 millimeters

Spelling error:
BUENOS AIRES not BUENOS AYRES

Obverse

Depicts the value in the center as an abbreviation, encircled by a laurel wreath that can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise., the inscription "BANK AND CURRENCY HOUSE" above, the state name below.

BANCO Y CASA DE MONEDA
2 R.S
BUENOS AYRES

Reverse

Depicts the value and the issue year in the center, adorned with a rosette of five petals, all surrounded by garlands of stylized oak leaves without fruit, tied together at the ends with a bow.

DOS
REALES
1861

Edge
Characteristics
Material Copper
Weight 7.6 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 1.35 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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