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NEWP: 1817 FJ Chile Peso - Santiago Mint w/ "Y" to the Left- NGC AU 55 [Crusty!]

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Chile | 1817-FJ “Volcano” 🌋Peso - NGC AU 55 (Choice!) - Santiago Mint | Classic Type with Original Surfaces, Wholesome Appearance. Choice!

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday! Today, I wanted to share another recent acquisition that will be part of my small but growing Latin America set! This is the ever popular Peso (and not 8 Reales) of Chile and is the first year of the type. It was minted in 1817 at the Santiago Mint and has the assayer of FJ, a common combination, that represents Francisco Rodriguez Brochero y Jose Maria de Bobadilla. 1817 is an important year because Chile gained independence from Spain, and the peso replaced the 8 reales denomination.

Overall, this type is the MOST COMMON type out of the entire series and figured adding one of these to my collection as a type coin! We note in terms of variety, that this is the common variety with “Y” to the left of the pillar, as shown on the obverse. The reverse, holdered as the obverse here, features the iconic erupting volcano below the wreath along with Latin Script of “CHILE INDEPENDIENTE, UN PESO, and SANTIAGO.” The obverse features “UNIÓN Y FUERZA FJ and LIBERTAD” along with the date. I am trying to do more variety analysis within this 1817 Type. Trying to learn more as I build my type set.

This piece has been graded by NGC as a AU 55 and is a choice example that I am able to add to my collection. I was drawn to the natural patina, which is wholesome, and adds contrast to the sharp strike and lack of adjustment marks or planchet flaws that frequently plague the issue. I really love this type of original skin, which showcases the aged silver and gray patina look that give it a premium.

Only slight wear is seen on the highest elements of design and we can see the truncations in the column/pillar and the clarity of the flames and wreath surrounding the ONE PESO denomination. Usually, we see wear on the rocks of the volcano and the flame details for pieces in the XF to AU range. Lastly, the denticles are pretty sharp on this piece.

One cool nifty piece is that we see some doubling on the obverse, non-volcano side. This minor doubling gives it some character

References: Krause KM-82.2








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