50 Centesimos (Pattern) 1960 front 50 Centesimos (Pattern) 1960 back
50 Centesimos (Pattern) 1960 photo
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50 Centesimos Pattern

1960 year
Gold (.916) - -
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1960
Value
50 Centésimos (0.50&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1960
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#118670
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value, Coat of Arms with 19 stars around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
CENTESIMOS

Comment

José Gervasio Artigas Arnal (June 19, 1764 – September 23, 1850) is a national hero of Uruguay, sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan nationhood".

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Centesimos (Pattern) 1960 from Uruguay made of Gold (.916) is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist. It was designed by the Uruguayan artist, José Belloni, and features a depiction of a horse on its obverse side. The coin's reverse side features the Uruguayan coat of arms. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimos (Pattern) 1960 coin.