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½ Centavo
1851 year| Copper | 5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1851 |
| Value | ½ Centavo (0.005) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
MEDIO
CENTAVO
Interesting fact
The ½ Centavo coin from 1851 is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was minted during a time of economic and political instability in Chile, and its production was limited to only 15,000 coins. As a result, it is considered a prized collector's item and can fetch high prices at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 1620000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1851 coin.
