Uruguay 1857-D 40 centesimos

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CNG Lissner collection, lot 2140

This specimen was lot 2140 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $3,630. The catalog description[1] noted, "URUGUAY, Republic. 1830-present. CU 40 Centesimos. Lyon mint; différents: anchor and lion. Jean-Auguste Barre, engraver general. Jean Moine, director. Dated 1857 D. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 RB WINGS APPROVED. Superb very lightly toned prooflike gem uncirculated. An exceptional specimen. Purchased from Richard Margolis, February 1969." This type, accompanied by copper five (KM 8) and twenty centesimos (KM 9), is common in low grade but expensive in choice condition. This specimen sold for nine times the catalog value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper; this specimen Ø38 mm, 34.94 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 10; Y 6.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.

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