5 Centésimos coin from Uruguay (Oriental Republic of Uruguay, República Oriental del). The coin was circulated in 1953 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Uruguay
Continents: South America
Denomination: 5 Centésimos
Value: 5 Centésimos (0.05 UYP)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1953
Year: 1953
Numismatic period: Peso (1863 - 1975)
Year demonetized: 7/1/1975
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 20 mm.
Thickness: 1.5 mm.
Weight: 3.5 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Royal Mint
Obverse: Jose Gervasio Artigas, national hero
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY HP · ARTIGAS · 1953
Reverse: Laurel Wreath
Reverse lettering: 5 CENTÉSIMOS
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Freedom Fighters, Generals, Heroes, Liberations, Wreaths