Chile 1887 decimo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1879-94 in Santiago, Chile, in 0.500 fine silver. The first issue (KM 136.1, 1864-1866) was at 0.900 fine silver, while the second series (KM 136.2, 1867-80) was struck on planchets of 0.835 fineness. All three series show the same obverse and reverse design, shared with the half décimo, twenty centavos and silver peso. An overdate, 1887/6, is reported for the year.

Recorded mintage: 1,514,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, 0.500 fine silver, 18 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 136.3.

Sources:

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

Link to:

• 1885 décimo
• 1887 2½ centavos
• 1887 medio décimo
• 1887 peso
• 1891 décimo
• Coins and currency dated 1887