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© © Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
1 Centavo
| Copper | 5 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1898 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Value and the motto "Economy is wealth"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECONOMIA ES RIQUEZA
UN
CENTAVO
*1898*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Chile was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what's interesting is that the coin was designed with a unique feature - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intended to make it easier for people to thread the coins onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and store. This design feature is a distinct characteristic of Chilean coins from that era and sets them apart from other coins from different countries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 So | 177000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 So | 793000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 So | 478000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 So | 318000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 So | 492000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 So | 274000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 So | 171000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 So | 205000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 So | 510000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 So | 231000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 So | 141000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 So | 47000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 So | 99000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 So | 115000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 So | 244000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 So | 449000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 So | 139000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 So | 1605000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1878-1898 coin.
