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1 Real Countermarked coinage
1822 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Valdivia (Chilean States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Republic Real (1817-1852) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on Monogram in KM#1Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from the City of Valdivia (Chilean States) made of Billon and countermarked in 1822 is interesting because it represents a unique moment in the history of Chile. The coin was issued during the period of the Chilean War of Independence (1810-1826), when Chile was fighting for independence from Spain. The countermark on the coin indicates that it was issued by the government of the short-lived Chilean States, which was established in 1811 and lasted until 1814. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Chile during this time.
