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5 Centésimos
| Issuer | Uruguay |
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| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of José Artigas, national hero and founding father of Uruguay, modelled in high relief with curly hair and period civilian dress. The engraver's initials 'HP' appear incuse on the truncation. The circular legend 'REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY' runs along the upper periphery, while the name '· ARTIGAS ·' and the date '1953' are inscribed in the lower field beneath the portrait. The entire design is framed by a continuous beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY · ARTIGAS · 1953 |
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| Reverse lettering | 5 CENTÉSIMOS |
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