10 Pesos Uruguayos (Silver Trial) 2000 front 10 Pesos Uruguayos (Silver Trial) 2000 back
10 Pesos Uruguayos (Silver Trial) 2000 photo
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10 Pesos Uruguayos Silver Trial

2000 year
Silver - 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
2000
Value
10 Pesos Uruguayos (10&nbspUYU)
Currency
Peso uruguayo (1993-date)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2000
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#70442
Rarity index
97%

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 (Silver Trial) 2000 from Uruguay made of Silver is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos Uruguayos (Silver Trial) 2000 coin.