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20 Centésimos
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1893 |
| Value | 20 Centésimos (0.20 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 September 1917 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Value on center, surrounded with laurel and olive wreaths tied with bow on bottom; all surrounded with legend. Date on exergue
NOTE: 1877 issue was minted at Paris, and shows mintmark "A" on center, below face value, and privy marks anchor to left (engraver: Albert-Désiré Barre) and bee to right (Mint director: Renouard de Bussière); on 1893 new issue was mint at Santiago, with mint mark So.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE Y CONSTITUIDA
20
CENTESIMOS
A
1877
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Centésimos coin from Uruguay, made of Silver (.900) and weighing 5g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political stability in Uruguay, known as the "Golden Age" of the country. This period saw significant growth and development, and the coin reflects the country's efforts to establish a strong economy and currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 A | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 So | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centésimos 1877-1893 coin.
