50 Centavos

Features

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
Number
N#
56298
References KM# 128
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Condor with wings spread

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POR LA RAZÓN O LA FUERZA
1860

Engraver: Miguel Antonio Venegas

Reverse

Plumed arms within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA DE CHILE
So
50 C

Engraver: Miguel Antonio Venegas

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1853 So Photo 769 000 $ 57 37%
1854 So Photo 551 000 $ 66 25%
1855 So Photo 1 354 000 $ 57 53%
1856 /5 So 606 000 16%
1856 1/1 So 7% 1 / Inverted 1
1856 So 21%
1858 So Photo 245 000 12%
1859 So Photo 489 000 11%
1860 So 20 000 1.8% /59, Rare
1860 So 1.8% Rare
1862 So 123 000 9%

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Numista Rarity index: 64 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 8.84 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2310
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1853 So XF USD 90.52
(EUR 84.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 2108
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 1853 So VF USD 26.94
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Río de la Plata
RPN Subasta Online #2
Lot 270
Internet Archive
18 Oct 2020 1853 So VF USD 80.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 3000
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1853 So F USD 74.36
(EUR 69.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3642
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1853 So F USD 108.84
(EUR 101.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232019
Lot 61259
Internet Archive
6 May 2020 1853 So
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232019
Lot 61258
Internet Archive
6 May 2020 1853 So
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2311
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1854 So VF USD 88.36
(EUR 82.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 3001
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1854 So VF USD 40.95
(EUR 38.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232308
Lot 64271
Internet Archive
16 Feb 2023 1854 So USD 198.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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