Chile 1836-So IJ 4 escudos

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This specimen is one of a series struck 1836-37 in Santiago, Chile. Four escudos of the Republic of Chile come in three types: the crossed flags type (KM 87, struck 1824-34), the hand on book type (shown here) and the standing liberty type (KM 103, struck 1839-41). All are rare and expensive.

Recorded mintage: 1,389 pieces, plus 321 dated 1837.

Specification: 13.5 g, 0.875 fine gold, .379 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-34, KM 95.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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