Uruguay 1987-So 5000 pesos
This specimen was lot 31198 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $3,720. The catalog description[1] noted, "Uruguay: Republic gold Proof "Central Bank - Gold" 5000 Nuevos Pesos 1987-So PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC, Santiago mint. The unusual design of frosted double snowflakes and wheels makes for a visually interesting example of this scarce piece, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Banco Central de Uruguay. From the Paramount Collection." The second specimen was lot 72426 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $100. The catalog description[2] noted, "URUGUAY. 5000 Pesos, 1987-So. Santiago Mint. NGC PROOF-66 Ultra Cameo. A pleasing modern proof with a rich cameo contrast, this appealing example displays much commendable charm and appeal that is certain to please any specialist in the series." Another NCLT on a topic of significance only to insiders.
Recorded mintage: 20,000 in silver plus an unknown number in gold.
Specification: KM 91: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter; KM 91a: 42.76 g, gold, AGW 1.2373 oz.
Catalog reference: KM 91 (silver), KM 91a (gold).
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- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
- [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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