1 Peso (Pattern) 1960 front 1 Peso (Pattern) 1960 back
1 Peso (Pattern) 1960 photo
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1 Peso Pattern

1960 year
Gold (.916) - -
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1960
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1960
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#118573
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value, Coat of Arms above laurel wreath with 19 stars above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PESO

Edge

Reeded

Comment

José Gervasio Artigas Arnal (June 19, 1764 – September 23, 1850) is a national hero of Uruguay, sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan nationhood".

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Peso (Pattern) 1960 from Uruguay made of Gold (.916) is a rare and valuable coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features the effigy of Uruguay's national hero, José Artigas, on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Uruguay on the reverse. The coin's design was created by the Uruguayan artist, José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Pattern) 1960 coin.