500 Nuevos Pesos Paysandu defense

Emittent Uruguay
Jahr 1986
Typ Non-circulating coin
Nennwert 500 Nuevos Pesos (500 UYN)
Währung Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Material Silver (.900)
Gewicht 12 g
Durchmesser 33 mm
Dicke
Form Round
Prägetechnik Milled
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis 15 September 1991
Referenz(en) KM#90, SA#E.11, CG#137
Aversbeschreibung Ruins of the Basilica of Paysandu, value, short name of the country, date on excergue. Leandro Gomez (at this moment Major Colonel) leaded the defense of Paysandu city, which was under siege for nearly 1 year; finally, was taken by assault on 02/01/1865, about 700 men was captured, and Gomez was immediately executed. Was promoted to General post mortem. Originally, there was struck 3,000 coins, but they were stolen during trip from Mexico to Miami; they were never recovered. Therefore, later were struck 6,000 more coins.
Aversschrift Latin
Averslegende DEFENSA DE PAYSANDU N$ 500 URUGUAY 1986
Reversbeschreibung Bust of General Leandro Gomez facing 1/4 left; date of death on bottom.
Reversschrift Latin
Reverslegende GENERAL LEANDRO GOMEZ Mo 2 DE ENERO DE 1865
Rand Reeded.
Prägestätte Mo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Auflage 1986 Mo - Proof, CG# 137.1 - strong reeding on edge. - 6 000
1986 Mo - Proof, CG# 137.2 - light reeding on edge. -
Numisquare-ID 8282538280
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