20 Centésimos de Real 1857 front 20 Centésimos de Real 1857 back
20 Centésimos de Real 1857 photo
Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.

20 Centésimos de Real

1857 year
Copper 17 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1857
Value
20 Centésimos (1⁄40)
Currency
Peso fuerte (1830-1862)
Composition
Copper
Weight
17 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
14 July 1902
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#4356
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Face value in numbers and letters within a wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTESIMOS
20
D

Translation:
20 Cents
D

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Centésimos de Real 1857 coin from Uruguay is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a South American leader, in this case, the Uruguayan president, Manuel Oribe. This coin was also unique because it was made of copper, which was a departure from the traditional silver or gold coins that were commonly used at the time. Additionally, the coin's design featured a depiction of the Uruguayan coat of arms, which included a sun and a horse, symbolizing the country's rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1857 D 576000 - - - - - -

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