URUGUAY. "Siege" Peso, 1844. Montevideo Mint. Republic. PCGS MS-62 Gold Shield.
KM-5; Antunez-7.1.1. Mintage: 1,500 (all varieties). Coin Alignment variety. A classic Latin American issue that is RARE and highly sought in Mint State, with the present example displaying full frosty luster beneath a sheath of moderate golden tone that broadens to include red and blue hues along portions of the edges. We note that the last MS-62 that we sold of this type/variety occurred almost 8 years ago to the day, where it brought $3,818.75 in our 2012 ANA auction in Philadelphia.
Estimate: $2500.00- $3500.00