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1 Peso Pattern
1960 yearGold (.916) | - | - |
Issuer | Uruguay |
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Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1960 |
Value | 1 Peso (1 UYP) |
Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
Composition | Gold (.916) |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | 1960 |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#118573 |
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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 |
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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.