Chile 1878-So 20 centavos
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The first specimen was lot 73382 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2022), where it sold for $552. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHILE. 20 Centavos, 1878-So. Santiago Mint. PCGS MS-66. Rich with strong luster and touched by violet and golden toning, this enchanting example displays much beauty and attraction." 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: 2,639,000 including 1878/7.
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, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins, Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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