Lot 998
Chile - Republic. Pattern Peso, 1819 (Santiago). KM Pn-1 (this coin the plate coin, and listed as Unique). 28.54 Grams. Silver. Pattern by J.S. Portales. Smoking volcano within mountain range. Reverse: Column surmounted by large globe globe, star and banner above; all within garter border. Excellent specimen strike, but some edge bruises from mishandling over the years. Light to medium artistic toning, tending to smokey grey in the recesses. Of the Highest Rarity.
This example published in Medina, Las Monedas Chilenas, Santiago, 1902; p. 127. A new coin design was commissioned by the Chilean government. J.S. Portales, who was Superintendant of the Mint, supplied this revised version, but his design was rejected in favor of the usual type currently in circulation. For Chilean numismatics, this piece is of the utmost importance, and greatest rarity, with this being one of only two examples known. NGC graded AU-55.
The Andes Mountains, is the longest mountain range in South America, stretching over 4,400 miles. It is twice as long as the Himalayas. The southern Andes, which are found in Chile and pictured here, are somewhat lower in altitude than its northern neighbors, but are far more remote and far less explored. One can travel by ship (with a few short bus rides), across the Andes from Puerto Montt in Chile to Bariloche in Argentina. This is an awe inspiring journey.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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