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50 Centésimos
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.4 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1916-1917 |
| Value | 50 Centésimos (0.50 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 August 1935 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Bust of José Artigas left, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* CON LIBERTAD NI OFENDO NI TEMO *
ARTIGAS * 50 CENT
Translation:
With Freedom nor Offending Fear
Argitas 50 Centesimos
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY * 1917 *
Translation: Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Interesting fact
The 50 Centésimos coin was designed by Uruguayan artist and engraver, José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for Uruguay during the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 5600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centésimos 1916-1917 coin.
