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5 Centésimos de Real
🇺🇾 Uruguay · 5 Centésimos de Real · 1840–1857
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Mintage | 6,000 reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Agustin Jouve |
| Reference | SA# 4.1.2, CG# 4.1.B |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-URY-347 |
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No additional varieties recorded.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1844 Uruguay 5 Centésimos de Real coins were minted?
6,000 were struck (reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1844 Uruguay 5 Centésimos de Real made of?
Copper, weighing 6.8 g.
What is the melt value of a 1844 Uruguay 5 Centésimos de Real?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1844 Uruguay 5 Centésimos de Real a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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