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1 Escudo
| Copper-nickel | 2.74 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1972 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1960-1975) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 September 1975 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Chilean coat of Arms with the value below and the date to the bottom-left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA
1972 So
1
ESCUDO
Translation:
By Reason or Force
1971 So
1
Escudo
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Escudo coin from Chile, issued between 1971 and 1972, features the portrait of a Chilean national hero, Bernardo O'Higgins, on its obverse side. O'Higgins was a key figure in Chile's struggle for independence from Spain and served as the country's first Supreme Director. The coin's reverse side features the Andes mountain range, which runs along the western edge of South America, and includes the highest peak in both Chile and the Western Hemisphere, Aconcagua.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 So | 160900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 So | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1971-1972 coin.
