Chile 1859 Peso--Unusual Uniface Coin

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KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 03/02/2009 8:21 pm A friend sent me pics of a coin he recently acquired, and thought others would enjoy seeing this. Given the simple design, this is a coin you probably need to buy slabbed. Report this Post to the Staff

snowman Pillar of the Community United States 1840 Posts	Posted 03/02/2009 8:28 pm You don't see one of those every day! I wonder how they arrive at the grade of AU53 Report this Post to the Staff
wcg Valued Member United States 217 Posts	Posted 03/02/2009 8:45 pm Your friend picked up a real nice piece! I love the simple design. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/02/2009 10:38 pm Interesting coin, haven't seen one of these before. Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 03/03/2009 11:32 am hmmm, interesting. I'm surprised that that issue is in fact viewed as a coin rather than a token issue of some sort. I must agree that I really can't see how one would grade one of these. haha Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 03/03/2009 11:57 am that sure looks like a challenge to grade--I suppose the scrape on the back made it AU? I'm most surprised that it lacks a security edge or denticles. Perhaps it was issued in haste? Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 03/03/2009 12:13 pm Krause says Quote: "Necessity coinage. Copiapo. Revolution of 1859. Issued by Don Pedro Leon Gallo. Guess that explains a little. Some background (I think it works): http://books.google.pl/books?id=-C8...=5&ct=result Edited by DL20K 03/03/2009 12:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 03/03/2009 12:43 pm Thanks for the info DL! Report this Post to the Staff
EgCollector Pillar of the Community Egypt 3470 Posts	Posted 03/04/2009 02:46 am Very interesting Kurt,never seen it before. Thanks for sharing Report this Post to the Staff
ErrorCoins222 Pillar of the Community United States 1699 Posts	Posted 03/06/2009 9:17 pm I think I saw this one on ebay? Or maybe it was a different one? I like the open fields. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6396 Posts	Posted 03/13/2009 02:18 am A very interesting coin, with no doubt a fascinating history. Thanks for sharing, Kurt! May I ask, is the mintage known for this coin, and how much did it cost your friend? Report this Post to the Staff
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