Argentina 20 Centavos Appraisal

1950 Argentina 20 Centavos Coin

This is a circular 1950 Argentina 20 Centavos coin, minted to commemorate the Year of the Liberator General San Martín. The obverse features a profile bust of a woman representing Liberty, facing right, with her hair tied back. To the left of the bust is an olive branch, and to the right is the inscription 'LIBERTAD'. The date '1950' is centered at the bottom. Struck in copper-nickel, the coin exhibits a warm, brassy patina with surface wear consistent with circulation. Notable softening is visible on the high points of the hair and facial features. There are minor contact marks and small scratches present on the fields, but the legends remain legible. This piece measures approximately 20mm in diameter and represents a significant mid-20th-century numismatic item from South America, issued during a period of nationalistic focus in Argentina. The craftsmanship shows typical industrial minting quality of the era with a reeded or plain edge characteristic of the denomination.