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1 Centavo
1853 year| Copper | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Value within wreath and the motto "Economy is wealth"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQEZA
UN CENTAVO
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo 1853 coin from Chile was designed by French engraver and medalist, Charles-François Feuillet de Conches. He was a prominent artist of the time, known for his work on various coins and medals for different countries. The coin's design features a portrait of a young woman representing the Republic of Chile, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "República de Chile" and the year of minting, "1853". This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Chile, as the country was transitioning from a colonial society to a modern, independent nation.
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 1 Centavo 1853 coin.
