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1 Escudo 1839-1851 photo
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1 Escudo

 
Gold (.875) 3.300 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1839-1851
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Republic Real (1817-1852)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.300 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#66510
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Liberty standing near a large column at left, holding with her right fasces and a cornucopia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IGUALD. ANTE LA LEI. 1 E I.J.
21 Qs.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo 1839-1851 coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of economic and political stability in the country, which allowed for the production of high-quality gold coins like this one. The coin's design features the Chilean coat of arms on one side and the denomination and date on the other, and its gold content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839 So IJ 4946 - - - - - -
1840 So IJ 4312 - - - - - -
1841 So IJ 3992 - - - - - -
1842 So IJ 5076 - - - - - -
1843 So IJ 4632 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1839-1851 coin.