Libertador José Artigas & Cockspur Coral Flower 1 Peso Uruguay Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry (1968) CONDITION: XF (Artiguism)

Libertador José Artigas & Cockspur Coral Flower 1 Peso Uruguay Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (1968) (National Flower) (CONDITION: XF) (Artiguism) (Oriental Revolution) Condition: Extra Fine Obverse: Portrait of José Artigas to the right, date below Lettering: REPÚBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY ·ARTIGAS· 1968 Reverse: Cockspur Coral flower (Erythrina cristagalli); national flower of Uruguay. Lettering: 1 PESO Features Issuer Uruguay Period Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) Type Standard circulation coin Year 1968 Value 1 Peso (1 UYP) Currency Peso (1863-1975) Composition Nickel brass Weight 2 g Diameter 17 mm Thickness 1.4 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 01-07-1975 Number N# 5291 References KM# 49, Schön# 33 WIkipedia: José Gervasio Artigas Arnal (June 19, 1764 – September 23, 1850) was a political leader, military general, statesman and national hero of Uruguay and the broader Río de la Plata region. He fought in the Latin American w