Mendoza Coin List

Mendoza's time in Argentina during the 19th century was a period of great historical and numismatic importance. The province, located in the Cuyo region, played a crucial role in the formation of the Argentine nation and the development of its monetary system. During this time, Mendoza experienced significant changes in its economy and politics, reflected in the coins that circulated in the region.

Mendoza's historical and economic context

Mendoza, founded in 1561, became a strategic point for trade between the Atlantic and the Pacific. In the 19th century, the province faced challenges such as the wars of independence and internal struggles between unitarios and federales. Despite these conflicts, Mendoza managed to develop a prosperous economy based on agriculture and viticulture. This economic growth was reflected in the need for an efficient monetary system. Initially, the province used coins from Spain and other countries, but soon the need arose to mint its own currency to facilitate local and regional trade.

The coins of Mendoza and their numismatic importance

During the first half of the 19th century, Mendoza, like other Argentine provinces, issued its own coins. The "Monedas Patrias" of Mendoza, minted between 1822 and 1824, are of great interest to numismatists. These pieces, generally made of copper, featured designs that reflected local identity, such as the coat of arms of the province. The scarcity of precious metals led to the minting of low denomination coins, known as "cuartillos" and "octavos". In addition, Mendoza was one of the first provinces to issue paper money in 1828, an innovation that helped alleviate the scarcity of metallic currency. These early issues are highly valued by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance. With Argentina's monetary unification in the second half of the 19th century, the provincial coins were gradually replaced by a national currency, marking the end of a fascinating era in the numismatic history of Mendoza and Argentina.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Mendoza coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

Old coins of Argentina-Provinces

To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Argentina-Provinces.

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