Argentina. 1962. 10 Pesos. 5.03g. Nickel clad steel. XF. C608. RI.4
đź’ Obverse
Depicts the famous Buenos Aires monument “El Gaucho Resero” — the herdsman guiding his ox, symbol of Argentina’s ranching tradition and the spirit of the pampas.
Legend around: REPUBLICA ARGENTINA.
đź’ Reverse
Large numeral 10 in the center, with PESOS below and the date 1962 beneath.
A laurel-and-olive wreath encircles the design — representing glory and peace.
🏛️ Historical context
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Part of the Peso Ley 18.188 monetary reform series introduced in 1960.
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Replaced the old peso moneda nacional at 100 to 1.
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The design highlights Argentina’s agrarian heritage rather than political imagery — fitting the post-Perón period.
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The Gaucho Resero statue (by Emilio Sarniguet, 1934) stands in the Mataderos district of Buenos Aires, historically the cattle-market area.
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