| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Year | 1855 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centésimos (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Peso fuerte (1830-1862) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Agustín Rivero |
| In circulation to | 14 July 1902 |
| Reference(s) | KM#6, SA#10.1.1, CG#10.1.A |
| Obverse description | Radiant sun with face, country name around, date at bottom. Sun face bigger and rays littler than on previous types. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY 1855 (Translation: Oriental Republic of Uruguay 1855) |
| Reverse description | Value in a circle, sorrounded with two wreaths |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CENTESIMOS 5 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1855 - (fr) SA# 10.1.1 - 8 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 5712703740 |
| Comments |