Chile 1871 centavo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This copper-nickel centavo was minted in Santiago, Chile, in 1870-77. It was converted to copper in 1878 (KM 146a) and struck in that form until 1898. The type is not rare but most survivors are in poor condition.

Recorded mintage: 1,687,000.

Specification: copper-nickel, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 146.

Source:

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

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