Lot 1210
Uruguay. Republic. Peso, 1870. Cf. WR-2 (not this date); KM-Pn25. 25.30 grams. Oval shield with arms of Uruguay, the rising sun at top, surrounded by wreath of laurel and olive, with banners and cannon behind. Reverse: Value within wreath of laurel and olive. Sharp, detailed strike on proof to proof-like fields. A few faint contact marks, otherwise surfaces are quite pristine. Light to medium russet toning.
Only two examples known, with this being the only example in private hands. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
Purchased in the 1960's from Bill Foster. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 173.
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