Chile 1871 2 centavos

CNG Lissner sale, lot 1370

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This copper-nickel two centavos was minted in Santiago, Chile, in 1870-77. It was converted to copper in 1878 (KM 147a) and struck in that form until 1894. A slightly larger 2½ centavos was issued beginning in 1886. The type is not rare but most survivors are in poor condition. This specimen is a common date. The first specimen was lot 1370 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $302.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. CU-NI 2 Centavos. Santiago mint. Dated 1871 So. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Choice uncirculated with deep lustrous silver patina. Highest graded specimen of any Chilean 2 cent piece, solo position. Purchased from M. Louis Teller, September 1980."

Recorded mintage: 639,000.

Specification: 7 g, copper-nickel, 25 mm diameter, plain edge, the first specimen Ø23 mm, 6.85 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 147; Y 12.

Source:

• 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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