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100 Pesos Pattern
1972 year| Copper-nickel (Copper 70%, zinc 10%, nickel 20% (variation of nickel silver alloy)) | 8.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Copper 70%, zinc 10%, nickel 20% (variation of nickel silver alloy)) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#208630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value inside branches 100 Pesos 1972 in three lines. Santiago mintmark at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
PESOS
1972
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Pesos (Pattern) 1972 from Uruguay is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Uruguay. The coin's design features a stylized image of the Sun on the obverse and a portrait of José Artigas, a national hero of Uruguay, on the reverse. This design was created by the Uruguayan artist, José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín, and was meant to symbolize the country's independence and sovereignty. Despite its unique design, the coin was never widely circulated and remains a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 So | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (Pattern) 1972 coin.
