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100 Centesimos Pattern
1869 year| Silver (.917) | 24 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 100 Centesimos (1 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#28476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Project of national coat of arms modified, based on the official version. Value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·LIBRE Y CONSTITUIDA·
ESSAI
100 CENTESIMOS
Engraver: Ernest Paulin Tasset
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Centesimos coin from Uruguay, made of Silver (.917) and weighing 24g, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. Its unique design features a liberty cap on the obverse side, symbolizing freedom and independence, while the reverse side showcases the coat of arms of Uruguay. The coin's mintage was limited, with only 10,000 pieces produced, making it a sought-after collectible among numismatists.
