40 Centésimos de Real, Uruguay

40 Centésimos de Real, Uruguay, 1857 obverse image40 Centésimos de Real, Uruguay, 1857 reverse image
40 Centésimos de Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Uruguay flagUruguay
  • Years of Minting:
    1857
  • Period:
    Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    D Lyon, France (?-1858)
40 Centésimos de Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$19.45-$57.12

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

40 Centésimos de Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value on a reeded back circle, two sprigs with tie on bottom, denomination on ribbon above value.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Radiating sun with face, date on excergue, with mintmarks on sides.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

40 Centésimos de Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY 1857

Reverse:

CENTESIMOS 40 D

40 Centésimos de Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

40 Centésimos de Real sizes
  • Weight:35 g
  • Diameter:38 mm
  • Thickness:3.77 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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