40 Centésimos de Real (not used trial) 1854 front 40 Centésimos de Real (not used trial) 1854 back
40 Centésimos de Real (not used trial) 1854 photo
© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay

40 Centésimos de Real not used trial

1854 year
Copper 41 g -
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1854
Value
40 Centésimos (1⁄20)
Currency
Peso fuerte (1830-1862)
Composition
Copper
Weight
41 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1854
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#168552
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value in a circle, surrounded with two wreaths.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTESIMOS
40

Translation:
Cents
40

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was minted at Montevideo minthouse, but this face value was not minted on this year. Not listed on Krause.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 40 Centésimos de Real (not used trial) 1854 from Uruguay made of Copper weighing 41 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and is highly sought after for its historical significance and rarity.