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10 Centavos No number on obverse; billon .
| Billon (.400 silver) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1920 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within laurel wreath with hammer and sickle below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
So
DIEZ
CENTAVOS
1913
Translation: Ten Centavos.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Chile is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of 40% silver and 60% copper. This was a common practice in the early 20th century for coins of this denomination, as it helped to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining a silver content. The use of Billon in coinage also gave the coins a distinctive color and texture that was different from coins made of pure silver or copper.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 So | 4149000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 So | 2964000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 So | 1269000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 So | 883000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 So | 2109000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos (No number on obverse; billon .400) 1908-1920 coin.
