Uruguay
Republic "Montevideo Siege" Peso 1844 MS63 NGC, Montevideo mint, KM5. Coin alignment. A rare one-year siege issue numbering only 1,500 pieces struck. Struck over two days at the reopened Casa de Moneda in Montevideo after the long civil war and city siege by General Oribo. Revealing reddish-gold toning, with bluish highlights, this one-year type is boldly struck and displays only minor reverse flan flaws.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-3500 USD