1 Peso


Silver (.900)	25 g	37 mm

Description

Issuer	Chile
Period	Republic (1818-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1867-1891
Value	1 Peso
Currency	Old peso (1835-1959)
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	37 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#4323
Rarity index	20%

Reverse

Escutcheon above laurel wreath, ostrich feathers above and the denomination at the bottom of the coin

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
So
UN PESO

Translation:
Republic of Chile
So
One Peso

Edge

Reeded

Comment

These coins saw frequent circulation in El Salvador until they were withdrawn on September 3, 1892.

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso coin from 1867-1891 was the first coin to feature the iconic Chilean national symbol, the condor, on its reverse side. The condor is a large South American bird known for its impressive wingspan and is considered a symbol of freedom and power in Chilean culture. The inclusion of the condor on the coin was a deliberate choice made by the Chilean government to emphasize the country's independence and sovereignty.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1867 So	220000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1868 So	1037000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1869 So	467000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1870 So	566000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1871 So	795000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1872 So		-	-	-	-	-	-
1873 So	323000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1874 So	1204000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1875 So	2128000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1876 So	1508000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1877 So	1930000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1878 So	950000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1879 So	780000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1880 So	693000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1881 So	1420000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1882 So	1648000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1883 So	712000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1884 So	1812000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1885 So	528000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1886 So	966000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1887 So	23000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1889 So	241000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1890 So	109000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1891 So	109000	-	-	-	-	-	-