Uruguay. Siege Peso, 1844. Eliz-1; KM-5. Republic. Montevideo mint mark. Coin Alignment. Mintage of only 1,500 pieces. Coat of arms. Reverse; "Un Peso Fuerte" within nine stars. Issued during the siege of the city by General Manuel Oribo during the Uruguayan an civil war. Lovely old time toning. One year type and rare in top grades. Among the finest graded. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.