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5 Centésimos – Uruguay

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1840–1854
Issuer: Uruguay Issuer flag
Period:
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
(since 1825)
Currency:
Peso fuerte
(1830—1862)
Demonetization: 14 July 1902
Total mintage: 132,000
Material
Diameter: 24 mm
Weight: 6.8 g
Thickness: 1.53 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard1
Numista: #41604

Obverse

Inscription:
REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY

1854
Translation:
Eastern Republic of the Uruguay

1854
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Agustin Jouve

Reverse

Inscription:
CENTESIMOS

5
Script: Latin
Engraver: Agustin Jouve

Edge

SmoothLiso

Categories

Symbol> Sun
Symbol> Wreath

Mints

NameMark
Casa de Moneda—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1840—6,000
1844—6,000
1854—120,000
💎 Very Rare