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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
5 Pesos Pattern
1930 year| Gold (.900) | 8.49 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay) |
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1930 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.49 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1930 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Olive branches on sides, over stylized rising sunrays, value on center, date below, commemorated event as curved legend on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ CENTENARIO DE 1830 ★
5
PESOS
1930
Translation:
Centennial of 1830
5
Pesos
1930
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Smooth with uprised legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: CON LIBERTAD NI OFENDO NI TEMO ★ ★ ★
Translation: With liberty, I don't offend nor fear.
Comment
This coin is a pattern (essai) for Km# 27, see link below.Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Pesos coin from Uruguay, made of Gold (.900) and weighing 8.49g, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted in 1930 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new design. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and has a relatively high weight adds to its value and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Pattern) 1930 coin.
