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4 Centésimos Pattern ND
1904 year| Copper-nickel | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1904 |
| Value | 4 Centésimos (0.04 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1904 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#41252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value below banner in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXMO. PRESIDENTE DE LA REPÚBLICA
CIUDADANO DON JUAN J. BORDA
CENTESIMOS
4
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by the renowned Uruguayan artist, Juan Manuel Blanes, who was known for his work in various artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, and numismatics. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of José Gervasio Artigas, a national hero of Uruguay, while the reverse depicts a rural scene with a farmer and a horse-drawn carriage. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich agricultural heritage and its commitment to progress and innovation.
