1 Centesimo (Essai) 1924 front 1 Centesimo (Essai) 1924 back
1 Centesimo (Essai) 1924 photo
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1 Centesimo Essai

1924 year
Nickel 2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1924
Value
1 Centésimo (0.01&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1924
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#28478
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Value within palm wreath, ESSAI at top. Line of pearls close to edge.
Thunderbolt mintmark of Poissy below É

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESSAI
1
CENTÉSIMO

Translation:
Essay
1
Cent

Comment

Trial issue for KM# 19

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centesimo (Essai) 1924 from Uruguay made of Nickel weighing 2g is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1924  12 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centesimo (Essai) 1924 coin.