10 Pesos Uruguayos Gold Trial
2000 year| Gold | - | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 Pesos Uruguayos (10 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 2004 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#168422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination on center, surrounded by one of Artigas' phrase: "SEAN LOS ORIENTALES TAN ILUSTRADOS COMO VALIENTES" (="be Orientals - one of names given to Uruguayan people - so enlightened as braves") Signature of Artigas, date on exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"SEAN LOS ORIENTALES TAN ILUSTRADOS COMO VALIENTES"
10
PESOS URUGUAYOS
José Artigas (signature)
2000
Translation:
Be the Orientals as enlighted as braves
10
Pesos Uruguayos
José Artigas (signature)
2000
Engraver: Jorge Nicastro
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Artigas motto "Be the Orientals as enlighted as braves" was proclaimed the day the first Public Library was opened at Montevideo. Orientals is other name given to Uruguayans, and comes from the country name Republica Oriental del Uruguay, making refference the country is placed towards East (Orient) from Uruguay river.This coin was minted as trial for KM# 121, and is not listed on Krause.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos Uruguayos (Gold Trial) 2000 from Uruguay made of Gold is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test for the minting process. Its rarity and limited production make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos Uruguayos (Gold Trial) 2000 coin.
