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½ Décimo Pattern
1868 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | ½ Décimo (0.05) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
MEDIO
DECIMO
So
Translation: Republic of Chile
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Décimo coin from Chile, made of Copper in 1868, features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "F.A." inside, which stands for "Fundición de Armas" (Weapons Foundry) and signifies the coin's minting at the Chilean Mint's Weapons Foundry branch.
