1911 10 Centavos Argentina

The 1911 10 Centavos from Argentina introduced a revised portrait of the national coat of arms, with sharper engraving that reflected contemporary European influences on South American minting.

This silver coin, struck at the Buenos Aires mint, used 0.900 fine silver, a common alloy for the period. The design shift came after earlier versions were criticized for their crude style. We don't know exactly how many were produced; records from that era are spotty.

As for myths, I've heard tales of hidden treasures involving these coins, but that's just romantic nonsense. They were everyday currency, plain and simple.

The coin's edge is reeded, a practical choice to deter clipping, though it didn't always work.