5 Centésimos, Uruguay

5 Centésimos, Uruguay, 1977-1978 obverse image5 Centésimos, Uruguay, 1977-1978 reverse image
5 Centésimos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Uruguay flagUruguay
  • Years of Minting:
    1977-1978
  • Period:
    Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Dodecagonal (12-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    (So) Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
5 Centésimos Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.10-$32.49

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 in front of Supine Laurel Branches.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Standing steer, facing left, date on exergue; short name of the country on top. The steer is one of the symbols of national coat of arms, where shows on lower right quarter, and symbolizes the abundance.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centésimos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

URUGUAY So 1977

Reverse:

5 CENTESIMOS

5 Centésimos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Centésimos sizes
  • Weight:2.0 g
  • Diameter:22.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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