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8 Escudos
1836 year| Silver plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Republic Real (1817-1852) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Figure standing at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
21 Qs. · IGUALDAD ANTE LA LEI · 8E · I · J ·
CONSTITUCION
PATRIA
SETIEMBRE 18.
DE 1810.
Translation:
Equality Before the Law
Constitution
Homeland
September 18th,
1810
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 8 Escudos 1836 from Chile made of Silver plated copper is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Chile. The country was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was struggling to finance its expenses. As a result, the government decided to mint a new coin that would have a higher value than the existing coins in circulation. The Pattern 8 Escudos was designed and minted in 1836, but it was not widely accepted by the public due to its unusual design and the fact that it was made of silver-plated copper, rather than solid silver. Despite its lack of popularity, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of Chilean numismatic history.
