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50 Centésimos
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1894 |
| Value | 50 Centésimos (0.50 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 September 1917 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE Y CONSTITUIDA
50
CENTESIMOS
1894
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centésimos 1877-1894 coin from Uruguay is that it was minted during a period of economic stability and growth for the country, which was experiencing an increase in trade and commerce. As a result, the coin was widely used in everyday transactions and became a symbol of Uruguay's economic prosperity during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 A | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 So | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centésimos 1877-1894 coin.
