| Émetteur | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Année | 1986 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 500 Nuevos Pesos (500 UYN) |
| Devise | Nuevo peso (1975-1993) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Poids | 12 g |
| Diamètre | 33 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 15 September 1991 |
| Référence(s) | KM#90, SA#E.11, CG#137 |
| Description de l’avers | 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. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | DEFENSA DE PAYSANDU N$ 500 URUGUAY 1986 |
| Description du revers | Bust of General Leandro Gomez facing 1/4 left; date of death on bottom. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | GENERAL LEANDRO GOMEZ Mo 2 DE ENERO DE 1865 |
| Tranche | Reeded. |
| Atelier | Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date) |
| Tirage | 1986 Mo - Proof, CG# 137.1 - strong reeding on edge. - 6 000 1986 Mo - Proof, CG# 137.2 - light reeding on edge. - |
| ID Numisquare | 8282538280 |
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