5 Nuevos Pesos (José Artigas - Pattern) ND (1975) front 5 Nuevos Pesos (José Artigas - Pattern) ND (1975) back
5 Nuevos Pesos (José Artigas - Pattern) ND (1975) photo
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5 Nuevos Pesos José Artigas - Pattern ND

1975 year
Copper - 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1975
Value
5 Nuevos Pesos (5&nbspUYN)
Currency
Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1975
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#108434
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Stilyzed flag and spear; motto of the revolucionary movement "Libertad o Muerte" = Freedom or Death.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTAD O MUERTE

Engraver: Carlos Alberto Saavedra

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by the Uruguayan artist and sculptor, José Artigas, and features a portrait of José Artigas, a national hero of Uruguay, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin features the coat of arms of Uruguay and the denomination. The coin was minted in 1975 as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new design. It is made of copper and has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1975) So 50 - - - - - -

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