5 Centésimos, Uruguay

5 Centésimos, Uruguay, 1901-1941 obverse image5 Centésimos, Uruguay, 1901-1941 reverse image
5 Centésimos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Uruguay flagUruguay
  • Years of Minting:
    1901-1941
  • Period:
    Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Société Française de Monnayage Poissy, France (1922-1927), Aron Hirsch HKM, Berlin, Germany (1909-1930), Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date), Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
5 Centésimos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$50.70

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

5 Centésimos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within palm wreath. Line of pearls close to edge. The mintmark A (if present) is at the bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Radiant sun in center, lettering around edge, date at bottom. Line of pearls close to edge

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centésimos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPÚBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY *1909*

Reverse:

5 CENTÉSIMOS A

5 Centésimos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

5 Centésimos sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23.3 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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