Lot 1001
Chile. Valdivia - Provisional Republican Coinage. 8 Reales, 1822. WR-22; Eliz-CH-3; KM-3.1 (this the plate coin). 15.14 grams. Emergency issue. Column surmounted by globe, three stars around. Reverse: Inscription in three lines: 8.R. / V.A. / 1822. Typical flatish strike. Field marks as to be expected, but none serious. Good old collection toning. Extremely Rare.
These crude billon coins were emergency issues struck by Don Antonio Adriazola, under the authority of the Governor, as payment for the local garrison during a shortage of coin. NGC graded EF-40.
Valdivia, located approximately 500 miles south of Santiago, along with Chloe, was the southernmost point of Spanish colonial influence. After independence in 1818, this was the area that held on against the republicans. The fortress there was constantly besieged, and needed coins. These emergency pieces are very rare.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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