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½ Centavo
1853 year| Copper | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | ½ Centavo (0.005) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
MEDIO
CENTAVO
Translation:
Economy is wealth
Half Centavo
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Centavo 1853 coin from Chile made of Copper is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Chile. The coin was introduced as part of a new decimal system of currency that replaced the old Spanish colonial system, and it was designed to be more accessible to the general population. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its design featured the national emblem of Chile, the condor, which symbolized freedom and independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 2667000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1853 coin.
