500 Nuevos Pesos Paysandu defense

Emissor Uruguay
Ano 1986
Tipo Non-circulating coin
Valor 500 Nuevos Pesos (500 UYN)
Moeda Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Composição Silver (.900)
Peso 12 g
Diâmetro 33 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até 15 September 1991
Referência(s) KM#90, SA#E.11, CG#137
Descrição do anverso 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.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso DEFENSA DE PAYSANDU N$ 500 URUGUAY 1986
Descrição do reverso Bust of General Leandro Gomez facing 1/4 left; date of death on bottom.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso GENERAL LEANDRO GOMEZ Mo 2 DE ENERO DE 1865
Bordo Reeded.
Casa da moeda Mo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Tiragem 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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