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Republic "Montevideo Siege" Peso 1844 MS63 NGC, Montevideo mint, KM5, Almeida-032 (R1). Coin alignment. An iconic one-year siege issue numbering only 1,226 pieces struck. Struck over two days at the reopened Casa de Moneda in Montevideo after the long civil war and city siege by General Oribe. Despite many examples showing imperfections due to the mint's limited technical capabilities, they were often held as keepsakes, in remembrance of the melted down silver spared by the local families and churches that was used to strike them. However, this piece has retained far better surface preservation than most, displaying no wear and fields that are virtually free of contact marks. Deep gunmetal toning pervades the surfaces, with muted luster shining through beneath.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/uruguay/uruguay-republic-montevideo-siege-peso-1844-ms63-ngc-/a/3083-30653.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2500-3000 USD
Republic "Montevideo Siege" Peso 1844 MS63 NGC, Montevideo mint, KM5, Almeida-032 (R1). Coin alignment. An iconic one-year siege issue numbering only 1,226 pieces struck. Struck over two days at the reopened Casa de Moneda in Montevideo after the long civil war and city siege by General Oribe. Despite many examples showing imperfections due to the mint's limited technical capabilities, they were often held as keepsakes, in remembrance of the melted down silver spared by the local families and churches that was used to strike them. However, this piece has retained far better surface preservation than most, displaying no wear and fields that are virtually free of contact marks. Deep gunmetal toning pervades the surfaces, with muted luster shining through beneath.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/uruguay/uruguay-republic-montevideo-siege-peso-1844-ms63-ngc-/a/3083-30653.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD