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The specimen shown is one of a series struck 1867-91 at Santiago, [[Chile]]. It is one of the most common pesos of South America but makes up for it by its handsome design of a condor holding the arms of Chile. Two overdates, 1883/8 and 1883/2, are noted for the year. The rare [[Chile 1883-So Peso Flat Top 3|flat top 3 variety]] was actually struck in the 1920's and then remelted, leaving few survivors. | The specimen shown is one of a series struck 1867-91 at Santiago, [[Chile]]. It is one of the most common pesos of South America but makes up for it by its handsome design of a condor holding the arms of Chile. Two overdates, 1883/8 and 1883/2, are noted for the year. The rare [[Chile 1883-So Peso Flat Top 3|flat top 3 variety]] was actually struck in the 1920's and then remelted, leaving few survivors. | ||
Revision as of 11:22, 29 September 2024
The specimen shown is one of a series struck 1867-91 at Santiago, Chile. It is one of the most common pesos of South America but makes up for it by its handsome design of a condor holding the arms of Chile. Two overdates, 1883/8 and 1883/2, are noted for the year. The rare flat top 3 variety was actually struck in the 1920's and then remelted, leaving few survivors.
Recorded mintage: 1,397,000.
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW, reeded edge, 37 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 142.1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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