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50 Centavos
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1867-1874 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Plumed arms within smaller wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
So
50 CENTs
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1867, just a few years after Chile had experienced a civil war and was in the process of modernizing its economy. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice to align with the country's new economic policies, which aimed to promote trade and growth through the mining industry. The coin's design, featuring the national emblem and the denomination, was also meant to symbolize the country's unity and stability during this period of change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 So | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 So | 147000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 So | 271000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 So | 104000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1867-1874 coin.
