Uruguay, 1 peso, 1895, Paysandu issue struck over Brazil 2000 reis. KM-18. 25.39 grams. Struck over a Brazil 2000 reis using dies made in the Paysandu area of Uruguay to take advantage of a higher rate for Uruguay coinage versus that of Brazil. The diagnostic for the type is the bulb on the tail of the nine; the official strike (KM-17a) has a pointed tail on the nine. Cleaned AU with faint gold toning, small scratches on obverse.
(100 - 150 USD)