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10 Pesos

1965 year
Aluminium bronze 9.0 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Issuing bank
Bank of Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay)
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1965
Value
10 Pesos (10&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
9.0 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5288
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Radiant sun peeking out above arms within wreath, value divides circle of 19 stars

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
PESOS

Edge

Milled

Comment

NOTE: Variants SA# 89, CG# 89 are medal rotation; 

Variants SA# 89.1.4, CG# 89.1.D are random rotation (other = not coin, medal, 90° nor 270°)

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesos 1965 coin from Uruguay was designed by the country's famous artist and sculptor, José Belloni. He was known for his work in creating monuments, sculptures, and coins, and his design for the 10 Pesos coin features the image of a horse, which is a common symbol of strength and freedom in Uruguayan culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965 So 18000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos 1965 coin.