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| − | [[Image:Chile 1876 2 centavos obv | + | [[Image:Chile 1876 2 centavos obv DSLR.jpg|300px|thumb|from the Mountain Groan Collection]] |
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[[Image:Chile SB220-70335o.jpg|300px|thumb|from the Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 70335]] | [[Image:Chile SB220-70335o.jpg|300px|thumb|from the Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 70335]] | ||
[[Image:Chile SB220-70335r.jpg|300px|thumb]] | [[Image:Chile SB220-70335r.jpg|300px|thumb]] | ||
| − | This copper-nickel two centavos was minted in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1870-77. It was converted to copper in 1878 (KM 147a) and struck in that form until 1894. | + | This copper-nickel two centavos was minted in Santiago, [[Chile]], in 1870-77. It was converted to copper in 1878 ([[Chile 1880 2 centavos|KM 147a]]) and struck in that form until 1894. A slightly larger 2½ centavos was issued beginning in 1886. The type is not rare but most survivors are in poor condition. This specimen is a somewhat better date; there also exists a rare overdate, 1876/5. The second specimen was lot 70335 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, February 2020), where it sold for $1,680, which was 14 times the estimate. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "CHILE. 2 Centavos, 1876. PCGS MS-65 Gold Shield. A well-struck Gem with satiny luster and pleasant toning throughout." |
| − | A slightly larger 2½ centavos was issued beginning in 1886. The type is not rare but most survivors are in poor condition. This specimen is a somewhat better date; there also exists a rare overdate, 1876/5. The second specimen was lot 70335 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, February 2020), where it sold for $1,680, which was 14 times the estimate. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "CHILE. 2 Centavos, 1876. PCGS MS-65 Gold Shield | ||
''Recorded mintage:'' 108,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 108,000. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, ''The February 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins,'' Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020. | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, ''The February 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins,'' Santa Ana, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2020. |
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
* [[Chile 1871-So peso|1871 peso]] | * [[Chile 1871-So peso|1871 peso]] | ||
* [[Chile 1872 5 pesos|1872 5 pesos]] | * [[Chile 1872 5 pesos|1872 5 pesos]] | ||
| − | * [[Chile 1874 1/2 decimo|1874 ½ | + | * [[Chile 1873 2 centavos|1873 2 centavos]] |
| + | * [[Chile 1874 1/2 decimo|1874 ½ décimo]] | ||
* [[Chile 1876-So peso|1876 peso]] | * [[Chile 1876-So peso|1876 peso]] | ||
| + | * [[Chile 1880 2 centavos|1880 2 centavos]] | ||
* [[Chile 1893 centavo|1893 centavo]] | * [[Chile 1893 centavo|1893 centavo]] | ||
* [[Chile 1895 5 pesos|1895 5 pesos]] | * [[Chile 1895 5 pesos|1895 5 pesos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:00, 23 April 2025
This copper-nickel two centavos was minted in Santiago, Chile, in 1870-77. It was converted to copper in 1878 (KM 147a) and struck in that form until 1894. A slightly larger 2½ centavos was issued beginning in 1886. The type is not rare but most survivors are in poor condition. This specimen is a somewhat better date; there also exists a rare overdate, 1876/5. The second specimen was lot 70335 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, February 2020), where it sold for $1,680, which was 14 times the estimate. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHILE. 2 Centavos, 1876. PCGS MS-65 Gold Shield. A well-struck Gem with satiny luster and pleasant toning throughout."
Recorded mintage: 108,000.
Specification: copper-nickel, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM 147.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The February 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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