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<p>[QUOTE="Eduard, post: 2947751, member: 8959"]<font size="4">Chile's Volcano coins are, in my opinion that countries' most appealing and iconic coinage since it became an independent republic in 1817. The obverse shows an erupting Volcano (probably Mount Aconcagua) with 'Santiago' on the reverse, and 'Chile Independente' surrounding. On the obverse, a column with a globe atop, as symbols of liberty.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">Start of production was early in 1817 following the defeat of the spanish royalist troops by the chilean patriots on the plains of Chacabuco (February 12th 1817) just north of the capital Santiago. The Volcano coinage was struck in one Peso denomination from 1817 until 1834. It was also struck in 2 and 1 Real denomination in 1834, and as a half real in 1832-1834. </font></p><p><font size="4">3 types are known for the pesos of 1817: those with assayers initials F.J, those without any assayers initials, and finally coins with assayers initials F.D. </font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">The 1 peso coinage is generally scarce, with the possible exception of coins dated 1817 with assayers initial F.J. This issue probably accounts for 70% (in my estimation) of all existing pesos this type. It is the type most often encountered by quite a margin.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">Next in availability in todays market are probably examples bearing the dates 1822 and 1833. All other dates are very scarce to rare. For example, the 1817 pesos without the assayers initials and with 'Y' directly above the column (approx. 8-10 examples estimated to exist). Also, 1817 with assayers F.D (approx. 10-15 extant in my opinion). The dates 1821, 1823, 1824 and 1825 are all very scarce. 1830 is rare - I have only ever seen once example of the 1830 peso offered for sale in over 25 years.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">Coins minted in 1834 are interesting: these are available bearing a Spanish Philippines countermark, but are virtually unknown without the countermark. I believe I have only ever seen one without the countermark.</font></p><p><font size="4">Many examples of various dates where also overstruck for use in Brazil, with the under types visible to varying degrees.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">These coins have become very popular with collectors, specially in the last few years. I am fortunate to have a few examples in my collection obtained during the 80's and 90's.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">Besides Chile, all other nascent Latin American Republics likewise minted very appealing and interesting coinage upon achieving their independence from Spain. </font></p><p><font size="4">Some issues that I am familiar with are Peru's 'Peru Libre' 8 Reales, Argentina's 'Provincias del Rio de la Plata' 8 Reales, and the beautiful coinage of the Central American Republics. </font></p><p><font size="4"> </font></p><p><font size="4">Please post your early Republican Central or South American issues from the first years of these new Republics.</font></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are my examples of Chile's Volcano coins from the year 1817:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]719431[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719432[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719433[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719434[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719435[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Eduard, post: 2947751, member: 8959"][SIZE=4]Chile's Volcano coins are, in my opinion that countries' most appealing and iconic coinage since it became an independent republic in 1817. The obverse shows an erupting Volcano (probably Mount Aconcagua) with 'Santiago' on the reverse, and 'Chile Independente' surrounding. On the obverse, a column with a globe atop, as symbols of liberty. Start of production was early in 1817 following the defeat of the spanish royalist troops by the chilean patriots on the plains of Chacabuco (February 12th 1817) just north of the capital Santiago. The Volcano coinage was struck in one Peso denomination from 1817 until 1834. It was also struck in 2 and 1 Real denomination in 1834, and as a half real in 1832-1834. 3 types are known for the pesos of 1817: those with assayers initials F.J, those without any assayers initials, and finally coins with assayers initials F.D. The 1 peso coinage is generally scarce, with the possible exception of coins dated 1817 with assayers initial F.J. This issue probably accounts for 70% (in my estimation) of all existing pesos this type. It is the type most often encountered by quite a margin. Next in availability in todays market are probably examples bearing the dates 1822 and 1833. All other dates are very scarce to rare. For example, the 1817 pesos without the assayers initials and with 'Y' directly above the column (approx. 8-10 examples estimated to exist). Also, 1817 with assayers F.D (approx. 10-15 extant in my opinion). The dates 1821, 1823, 1824 and 1825 are all very scarce. 1830 is rare - I have only ever seen once example of the 1830 peso offered for sale in over 25 years. Coins minted in 1834 are interesting: these are available bearing a Spanish Philippines countermark, but are virtually unknown without the countermark. I believe I have only ever seen one without the countermark. Many examples of various dates where also overstruck for use in Brazil, with the under types visible to varying degrees. These coins have become very popular with collectors, specially in the last few years. I am fortunate to have a few examples in my collection obtained during the 80's and 90's. Besides Chile, all other nascent Latin American Republics likewise minted very appealing and interesting coinage upon achieving their independence from Spain. Some issues that I am familiar with are Peru's 'Peru Libre' 8 Reales, Argentina's 'Provincias del Rio de la Plata' 8 Reales, and the beautiful coinage of the Central American Republics. Please post your early Republican Central or South American issues from the first years of these new Republics.[/SIZE] Here are my examples of Chile's Volcano coins from the year 1817: [ATTACH=full]719431[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719432[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719433[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719434[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]719435[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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