Chile 1835 1/2 centavo
The first specimen was lot 1362 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $1,089. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Proof CU 1/2 Centavo. Soho (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1835. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 65 BN. Very nice, very even reddish brown patina over gem surfaces. This beautiful proof was struck on a plain planchet. Purchased from Meridian Coin Company." Chile converted to decimal coinage in the 1850's; however, in 1835, the regime attempted to circulate these copper half and one centavos. This half centavo comes in coin alignment (shown here) and medal alignment (KM 114). Both are common in circulated condition but the KM 114.2 receives a slight premium.
Recorded mintage: 2,000,000 (including KM 114).
Specification: 8.6 g, copper, this specimen Ø22 mm, 7.17 g, 12h axis.
Catalog reference: KM 114.2.
- 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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