SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA - Primer premio - BUENOS AIRES - 1890 1890 front SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA - Primer premio - BUENOS AIRES - 1890 1890 back
SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA - Primer premio - BUENOS AIRES - 1890 1890 photo
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SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA - Primer premio - BUENOS AIRES

1890 year
Copper 206 g 80 mm
Description
Location
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Award medals › Agricultural and industrial awards
Year
1890
Composition
Copper
Weight
206 g
Diameter
80 mm
Thickness
7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#418571
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Country scene of a farmer ploughing the land with a mancera plough attached to a team of horses, and two pairs of cattle and sheep. In the background, trees, threshing machine, windmill and factory. Legend on the perimeter: SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA MDCCCXC / and two eight-petal rosettes.

Lettering:
SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA
MDCCCXC

Translation: Argentine rural society

Comment

Picture of the inside of the original case cover with the company details which minted the medal.