Chile 1 Peso silver

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

19th century

Issuing entity

Republic of Chile

Silver peso of the Republic of Chile, successor in size and role to the Spanish colonial eight reales.

Historical context

Chilean republican coinage continued the Spanish American silver tradition after independence.

Design

Obverse
National arms or liberty figure depending on type
Reverse
Denomination

Identification

Continuity
Early republican issues closely follow colonial weight standards

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Weight and fineness changes across the century to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
  • Type and year list to be confirmed
  • Catalogue numbers require transcription
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