1 Peso 1865 front 1 Peso 1865 back
1 Peso 1865 photo
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1 Peso

1865 year
Silver (.970) 22 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Copiapó (Chilean States)
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1865
Value
1 Peso
Currency
Old peso (1835-1959)
Composition
Silver (.970)
Weight
22 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#76762
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Date

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1865

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso 1865 coin from the City of Copiapó (Chilean States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in Chile. The coin was issued during the presidency of José Joaquín Pérez, who was instrumental in modernizing Chile's economy and political system. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 22g make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.