Chilean 5 Pesos Gold Coins
Brief Chilean History
Chile occupies the west coast of the southern part of South America. The Spanish explorer Diego de Almargo attempted to take Chile from the native Incas and Araucanian tribes in 1536. Although he failed, a second Spaniard Pedro de Valdivia succeeded and founded Santiago the capital in 1541. Chile formed its own national government in 1810, and full independence was secured by 1818. Chile has since had an interesting monetary history with long periods of high inflation mixed with a few periods of stability.Chilean Gold Coins
One of Spain's main priorities in conquering much of South America was to acquire gold. Chile therefore has produced a variety of gold coins for a long period of time, and makes an interesting subject for the collector of gold coins.5 Pesos - Description
- Obverse
Five pointed star on shield surmounted by a plume of feathers, supported by two crowned animals, a laurel wreath below, with the inscription:-
CINCO PESOS
(Date)
To the left is an S o monogram, being the mintmark for the mint at Santiago de Chile. - Reverse
Liberty standing, with the inscription:-
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 Pesos 1851 - 1873
|
21.5 | 7.6265 | .900 | .2207 |
|
5 Pesos 1895 - 1900
|
16.5 | 2.9955 | .9166 | .0883 |
Prices & Availability - Various
Please contct us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.| Date | Denomination | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1895
|
5 Pesos | almost EF | 3,002,000 | Yes | £125 | $200 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Obverse of 1895 Chile Five Pesos
Chile
Reverse of 1895 Chile Five Pesos
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