Edge Lettered
Face value 50 centimos
Grade VF
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 900 ‰
Mint Buenos Aires
Year of issue 1917
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Country: Uurguay, Buenos Aires Mint (Argentina)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1916-1917)
Value: 50 Centésimos (0.5 UYP)
Currency: Peso (1863-1975)
Composition: Silver (.900)
Weight: 12.5 g
Diameter: 30.4 mm
Mintage: 5,600,000
Shape: Round
Grade: VF25
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 22
Obverse:
Arms of Uruguay, the country name above, date below.
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY
1917
Translation: Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
Reverse:
Bust of José Artigas left, denomination below.
Lettering:
CON LIBERTAD NI OFENDO NI TEMO
* ARTIGAS * 50 CENT *
Translation:
With Freedom nor Offending Fear.
Argitas 50 Centesimos.
Edge:
Smooth with lettering.
Lettering: REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY * 1917 *
Translation: Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
Mint:
Buenos Aires, Argentina (1875-date).
Reference : KM# 22
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Collection : South & Central America coins