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1 Peso
1894 year| Silver (.835) | - | - |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#230970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Date below denomination in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
UN
PESO
1894
Translation:
So
One
Peso
1894
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Unlisted in the SCWC as a Pattern or EssaiInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Peso 1894 from Chile made of Silver (.835) is that it was designed by the Chilean artist and engraver, Pedro Subercaseaux. He was known for his work on various Chilean coins and banknotes, and his design for the Pattern 1 Peso 1894 features a portrait of a Chilean woman, representing the nation, on the obverse side, and an image of a condor on the reverse side. The condor is a symbol of Chile and represents freedom and power. The coin's design was meant to showcase Chile's rich history and culture, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
