Republic (1817-?) Coin List
The Republic of Chile began its independent history in 1817, after the victory in the Battle of Chacabuco. This period marked the beginning of a new era for the country, which was also reflected in its monetary system.
First Coins of the Republic
The first Chilean coins were minted in 1817, known as "pesos de la Patria Vieja". These pieces, made of silver, had on their obverse side an erupting volcano, symbol of freedom, and the inscription "Chile Independiente" (Independent Chile). The reverse showed a column crowned by a globe, representing the new sovereign nation. However, the production of these coins was limited due to the scarcity of resources and the political instability of the first years of independence.
Evolution of the Monetary System
As the republic consolidated, the Chilean monetary system underwent important changes. In 1834, the peso was established as the official monetary unit, replacing the Spanish real. The new coins, minted at the Santiago Mint, featured the national coat of arms on the obverse and the face value on the reverse. During this period, Chile also issued its first gold coins, known as "ounces", which circulated along with the silver coins. The economic and political stability of the mid-19th century allowed Chile to develop a more robust monetary system, which laid the foundation for its future economic growth.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Republic (1817-?) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Chile
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Chile.
Colonial Period Republic 1817-?Coin Catalog
Chile | 1 peso
Chile | 1 peso
Chile | 1 real
Chile | 1/2 real
Chile | 2 reales
Chile | 1/2 centavo
Chile | 1/2 centavo
Chile | 1/2 centavo
Chile | 1/2 centavo
Chile | 1 centavo
Chile | 1 centavo
Chile | 1/2 decimo
Chile | 1/2 decimo
Chile | 1 decimo
Chile | 1 décimo
Chile | 1/2 centavo
Chile | 1 centavo
Chile | 1 peso
Chile | 20 centavos
Chile | 1 decimo
Chile | 1 decimo
Chile | 1 décimo
Chile | 1/2 décimo
Chile | 1/2 décimo
Chile | 1/2 décimo
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