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Uruguay
Republic "Montevideo Siege" Peso 1844 MS63 NGC, Montevideo mint, KM5, El-1. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. A high-grade example of emergency coinage that was produced during the Uruguayan civil war while the city was besieged by General Manuel Oribo. Featuring broad, deeply toned surfaces that are brightened by underlying luster and a pronounced strike that results in boldly rendered detail. Currently among the finest certified specimens of the type and absolutely choice in hand.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Republic "Montevideo Siege" Peso 1844 MS63 NGC, Montevideo mint, KM5, El-1. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. A high-grade example of emergency coinage that was produced during the Uruguayan civil war while the city was besieged by General Manuel Oribo. Featuring broad, deeply toned surfaces that are brightened by underlying luster and a pronounced strike that results in boldly rendered detail. Currently among the finest certified specimens of the type and absolutely choice in hand.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD