Chile 1873 1/2 centavo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1871-73 in Santiago, Chile. It is not rare but seldom seen in collectible condition. It was converted to copper (KM 148a) for 1883-94, after which the denomination was suspended. An overdate 1873/1 is reported for the year.

Recorded mintage: 1,265,000.

Specification: 5 g, copper-nickel, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 148.

Sources:

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

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