Chile 1880 1/2 decimo KM-137.2

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was minted in Santiago, Chile, 1867-81. A debased half decimo (KM 137.3), only 0.500 fine, was also struck 1879-94.

Recorded mintage: 194,000 plus 1,205,000 of KM 137.3.

Specification: 1.25 g, 0.835 fine silver, 15 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 137.2.

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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• 1878 ½ décimo
• 1880 2 centavos
• 1880 décimo, 0.500 fine
• 1800 20 centavos
• 1880 peso
• 1884 ½ décimo, with "0.5" fineness
• 1884 ½ décimo, without fineness
• Coins and currency dated 1880