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1882 República Argentina
10 centavos.

For the Uruguayan centenary of the first constitution in 1930, three circulating commemorative coins types were struck.
The winner engravers were three of the most famous of France at that time:

-Pierre-Alexandre Morlon, 10 Cents in (Aluminum-Bronze)
-Pierre Turin, 20 Cents. (Silver 0.800)
-Lucien Bazor, 5 Pesos (Gold 0.917)

The 10 Centesimos coin designed by Morlon depicts the Republic allegory (as Marianne), very similar to the French design but facing right. She wears a phrygian cap decorated with a composite wreath made of olive tree leaves, oak and laurel, without wheat and without rosette compared to the French design.

At the reverse, is interesting to note that there is a mistake in the arrangement of the Puma's paws, since the quadrupeds do not walk carrying in parallel the members of the same side, which would undermine the stability of their march.

Here the two Morlon types of Marianne, the Uruguayan and the French.








The 20 Centesimos coin designed by Turin depicts an allegory of The Republic wearing phrygian cap. She is seated facing left and reclined on a monolith with the legend "CEN-TENA-RIO DE 1830" (centenary of 1830) , with the fasces in right hand.
This allegory is quite clear and can be summarized as: The serene Republic, governs and imparts the law, supported by the constitution

Very nice, cara!

The German Eagle.



Steve

2002 Greece
2 euro

France 1873-A 5 Francs

1973 Greece.
20 Drachmai - Constantine II.

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