Uruguay 5 Peso 1930 Golden Coin, 8.48 g

Gold circulation coin with a denomination of 5 pesos made of .917 gold.

The 5 peso gold coin, minted in Uruguay in 1930, is one of the country's more unique numismatic items. The year 1930 was a special year for Uruguay, as it was commemorating the centennial of the 1830 Constitution, which was also reflected in numismatics. The minting of this coin in 1930 was intended to commemorate the centennial of the adoption of Uruguay's first constitution. The event was crucial to the formation of the modern Uruguayan state and its democratic institutions. The 5 peso gold coin became one of the symbols of this celebration.

The coin's reverse depicts the profile of General Jose Gervasio Artigas, who is considered the father of Uruguay's independence. It also bears the inscription "REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY" (Eastern Republic of Uruguay).On the obverse you will find the denomination and the year of issue. It is placed over two olive branches, and in the background we can see spreading golden rays.

The presented coin is a circulation coin, it may have small traces of use in the form of scratches, discoloration or abrasions. Review photos - the sent coin may have a different vintage and different state of preservation.