5 Nuevos Pesos (Founding of Montevideo - Pattern) 1976 front 5 Nuevos Pesos (Founding of Montevideo - Pattern) 1976 back
5 Nuevos Pesos (Founding of Montevideo - Pattern) 1976 photo
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5 Nuevos Pesos Founding of Montevideo - Pattern

1976 year
Copper-nickel 18.25 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1976
Value
5 Nuevos Pesos (5&nbspUYN)
Currency
Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
18.25 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1976
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#78813
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the department of Montevideo, date in exergue.
Inscription in coat means: "WITH FREEDOM, I NEITHER OFFEND NOR FEAR"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
250 AÑOS DE LA FUNDACION DE MONTEVIDEO
CON LIBERTAD NI OFENDO NI TEMO
· 1976 ·

Engraver: Juan Ulrico Habegger Balparda

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Nuevos Pesos coin from Uruguay features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history. The obverse side of the coin depicts the founding of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms. This coin was minted in 1976 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential coin design. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  50 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Nuevos Pesos (Founding of Montevideo - Pattern) 1976 coin.