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50 Centavos
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1862 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Plumed arms within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA DE CHILE
So
50 C
Engraver: Miguel Antonio Venegas
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1853, just a few years after Chile had gained independence from Spain, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1862. During this time, Chile was undergoing rapid modernization and economic growth, and the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce. Despite its relatively short time in circulation, the 50 Centavos coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in existence and highly sought after by numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 So | 769000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 So | 551000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 So | 1354000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 /5 So | 606000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 So | 245000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 So | 489000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 So | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 So | 123000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1853-1862 coin.
