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Chile, Republic, ‘Fine Type’ Peso, 1828th, Coquimbo, volcano, rev. pillar, star and banner above, 26.55g/12h (KM. 88). Extremely fine or better with attractive light toning over proof-like fields, extremely rare
£12,000-15,000

This is probably the fifteenth known specimen of what is arguably the most desirable silver coin in the entire South American series. Having lain unrecognised for decades in an old British collection, the present specimen shows little sign of ever having been in circulation.