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| − | This specimen was part of lot 22116 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $658. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "CHILE. 1/2, 1 Decimo, 20 Centavos, 1878-1893. KM-136.2, 137.2, 138.2. 3 pieces in lot. All NGC MS 66, the 20 Centavos with incredible multicolored toning." This type was struck 1867-81 and is readily available in grades up to AU; choice uncirculated specimens are occasionally seen. In 1879, the silver was lowered to .500 fine and struck in that form until 1894. | + | This specimen was part of lot 22116 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $658. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "CHILE. 1/2, 1 Decimo, 20 Centavos, 1878-1893. KM-136.2, 137.2, 138.2. 3 pieces in lot. All NGC MS 66, the 20 Centavos with incredible multicolored toning." This type was struck 1867-81 and is readily available in grades up to AU; choice uncirculated specimens are occasionally seen. In 1879, the silver was lowered to 0.500 fine and struck in that form until 1894. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 306,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 306,000. | ||
Revision as of 16:08, 23 February 2024
This specimen was part of lot 22116 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $658. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHILE. 1/2, 1 Decimo, 20 Centavos, 1878-1893. KM-136.2, 137.2, 138.2. 3 pieces in lot. All NGC MS 66, the 20 Centavos with incredible multicolored toning." This type was struck 1867-81 and is readily available in grades up to AU; choice uncirculated specimens are occasionally seen. In 1879, the silver was lowered to 0.500 fine and struck in that form until 1894.
Recorded mintage: 306,000.
Specification: 1.25 g, .835 fine silver, .033 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-137.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
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