These old copies out of circulation could be worth 6 million pesos. Find out why, below.
In Argentina, numerous coins and tickets that lost all kinds of value over the years. We used to have 5 centavos, up to 1 peso. Nowadays there are 5 and 10 peso coins whose nominal value is the minimum when carrying out transactions.
But there is a science that has gained popularity in recent years, as a hobby that revalues these specimens, the numismatics. There are people attracted by bills, coins and even old medals with particularities that would pay exorbitant amounts.
Thus, for collectors, a 50 cent coin that has a peculiarity that makes it unique.
What is the 50 cent coin that sells for 6 thousand dollars like?
Between 1881 and 1896, before the peso, and precisely before the nickels, in our country the legal tender was the silver peso, also known as patacón. And the specimen that would be worth 6 thousand dollars today is the half patacón, which is equivalent to 50 cents.
The reason why this coin has that value is its scarcity. In 1881, only 1,020 of these examples were created, which makes it very rare and coveted among lovers of numismatics. In addition to these characteristics, the coin must be in perfect condition and not preserve alterations.
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What is numismatics
Numismatics is the discipline that is responsible for the study of coins. It allows its value to be established formally and facilitate historical dissemination at the same time.
Also, it is an auxiliary science of archeology that specifically deals with study coins, medals or items that serve to preserve value or as currency of exchange issued by a nation. In this case, the meaning we use is related to the search and collecting of these objects.
Source: Ambito
