1822 Peso Fuerte
Argentina
1822–1825
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$61.90
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 90.3% purity · 27g
Updated 10:08 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Argentina |
| Years Minted | 1822–1825 |
| Composition | 0.903 silver |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the Sun of May, a radiant sun face symbolizing the Argentine Revolution.
Reverse
The reverse displays the denomination within a wreath.
History & Notable Facts
This 1822 Peso Fuerte was struck on planchets recycled from melted Spanish reales, a practical move by the new Argentine government to repurpose colonial silver and fund its shaky independence.
That recycling wasn't just thrift; it helped standardize the coinage amid economic chaos. The obverse shows a sun-faced liberty, a nod to the Inca sun god repurposed for national pride, while the reverse bears the value and date in a simple, unadorned style. We've got records from the Potosí mint confirming production, but exact numbers? Those went up in smoke during the 1838 fire in Buenos Aires.
After handling these for decades, you learn not every coin hides a revolution in its metal.
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