½ Decimo 1884 front ½ Decimo 1884 back
½ Decimo 1884 photo
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½ Decimo

1884 year
Silver (.500) 1.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Chile
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1884
Value
½ Décimo (0.05)
Currency
Old peso (1835-1959)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
1.25 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#129963
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE So
MEDIO
DECIMO

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mule with obverse of KM#137.3 and reverse of KM#137.2.

Interesting fact

The ½ Decimo coin from Chile, minted in 1884, is interesting because it was one of the smallest silver coins in circulation at the time, with a diameter of only 13mm. Despite its small size, it was still legal tender and widely used in Chile during the late 19th century.