© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
20 Centavos
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1867-1879 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Plumed arms within smaller wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
So
20 CENTs
Edge
Milled
Comment
NOTE: different Silver alloy. metal change in 1879! from 1879 on = Silver .500 (803oz)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centavos coin from Chile made of Silver (.835) weighing 5g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Chile. The coin was introduced in 1867, just a few years after the country's civil war, and was used as a standard circulation coin until 1879. During this time, Chile was undergoing rapid modernization and industrialization, and the coin's design reflects this shift towards modernity. The coin features a depiction of the Chilean coat of arms on one side and the denomination on the other, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 So | 286000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 So | 197000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 So | 163000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 So | 992000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 So | 1144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 So | 1979000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 So | 1256000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 So | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 So | 749000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 So | 549000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 So | 2639000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 So | 9645 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1867-1879 coin.
