© Quodlibet
© Quodlibet
10 Pesos
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1990-2023 |
| Value | 10 Pesos 10 CLP = USD 0.011 |
| Currency | New peso (1975-date) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The value within a laurel wreath, date under.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PESOS
1990
Edge
Reeded. 1990-2006 coins have 23.5 grooves/cm reeding edge. From 2004-2017 the coins have 27 grooves/cm reeding edge. There is an exception in a variety of 2010 that has 23.5 grooves/cm. 2007 coins (minted in Canada) have other patterns (25 grooves/cm).
Comment
Varieties can be found as illustrated below.Obverse
Die 1 - wide epaulette, signature FR. Thenot under the sash of the Legion of Merit of Chile, left medal (for observer to the right) on a ring, wide rim.
Die 2 - wide epaulette, signature under the sash, left medal on a ring. Note. Part of mintage was struck with grounded die.
Die 3 - wide epaulette, signature under the sash, medals almost incused, left medal with additional ray at bottom.
Die 4 - wide epaulette with circle, signature under the sash, left medal on a bow, tall script to LIBERTADOR B.O'HIGGINS.
Die 5 - small portrait, narrow epaulette and the sash, medals stylized, no signature under the sash.
Notes. 1. Part of mintage in 2012 was struck with die 5 wide rim.
2. Additional features of lettering shown on images. Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
