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50 Centavos ND
1859 year| Silver | 10.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | City of Copiapó (Chilean States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Old peso (1835-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos ND (1859) coin from the City of Copiapó (Chilean States) is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Chilean States, and it was a testament to the country's rich mineral resources. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the advanced minting techniques and craftsmanship of the time, as it required a high level of skill and expertise to produce coins of such quality.