Lot 1000
Chile - Republic. Peso, 1822-FI (Santiago). WR-9; Eliz-87; KM-82.2. 26.79 grams. Volcano type; double assayer type of 1817-1823, and 1834. Smoking volcano; wreath above, value within. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe; star and banner above. Very good strike, with just minor softness at the centers. The fields, showing only light marks, are reflective to almost proof-like, the luster providing good cartwheel effect. Even light smokey toning, with some stronger coloration at the recesses. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike.
The early history of republican Chile revolves around the national hero Bernardo O'Higgins, who was the Supreme Director of the nation. He was the first to head the country after the formal independence of 1818. Indicative of the culture of the time, O'Higgins was a liberal who wished to establish a true democratic state and abolish titles of nobility. For this he met strenuous opposition that resulted in his being deposed in 1823. As was true in most of South America at this time, freedom from Spain was desired, but democracy was not.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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