Chile 1877-So 20 centavos
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This specimen was lot 43241 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $536.80. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHILE. Mint Error -- Double Struck, 2nd Strike 70% Off-Center -- 20 Centavos, 1877-So. Santiago Mint. PCGS Genuine--Holed, EF Details." This type was struck 1867-79. The previous type (KM 135) had a high relief condor which struck up poorly. The succeeding type (KM 138.2) was reduced to 0.500 fine silver. Overdates abound.
Recorded mintage: 549,000.
Specification: 5 g, 0.835 fine silver, 23 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-138.1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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