10 Centésimos coin from Uruguay (Oriental Republic of Uruguay, República Oriental del). The coin was circulated in 1953 - 1959 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: 10 Centésimos
Value: 10 Centésimos (0.1 UYP)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1953 - 1959
Year: 1953 - 1959
Numismatic period: Peso (1863 - 1975)
Year demonetized: 7/1/1975
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 22 mm.
Thickness: 1.55 mm.
Weight: 4.5 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Royal Mint
Obverse: Jose Gervasio Artigas, national hero
Obverse lettering: REPÚBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY HP ·ARTIGAS· 1959
Reverse: Laurel wreath
Reverse lettering: 10 CENTÉSIMOS
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Freedom Fighters, Generals, Heroes, Liberations, Wreaths