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½ Centavo
1851 year| Copper | 4.6 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
MEDIO
CENTAVO
Interesting fact
The ½ Centavo coin from Chile, made of Copper and weighing 4.6 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Chile. The coin was introduced in 1851, just a few years after Chile gained independence from Spain, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during a period of rapid economic growth and modernization in the country. The coin's design features the Chilean national emblem on one side and the denomination on the other, and it was minted in large quantities to meet the growing demand for currency as the country's economy expanded. Despite its relatively low value, the ½ Centavo coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of Chileans during this time, and it remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 2200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
