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CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Proof Pattern CU Peso (37mm, 6h). Struck at the Philadelphia mint (though naming Santiago). By James B. Longacre and Anthony Paquet. Dated 1868 So. REPUBLICA DE CHILE So UN PESO, plumed coat-of-arms within wreath / POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA (star) 1868 (star), condor standing left, wings spread, holding serpent in beak and resting claw on shield. KM PnA18. In PCGS encapsulation 7419141, graded PR 66 RB. Rare and in superb condition.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
In March 1866, Chilean representatives in the United States visited the Philadelphia mint to meet with Chief Engraver James B. Longacre about engraving dies for a new Chilean coinage. Longacre was interested, but awaited consultation from the Treasury Department, which approved the work provided that Longacre supervise another engraver in its creation, a role which ultimately fell to Anthony Paquet. Paquet completed the dies for the Peso and Decimo in late February 1867. Copper patterns were then struck at the Philadelphia mint and delivered to Chilean representatives. A few were evidently retained by Longacre himself, as four appear in the January 1870 auction of his collection by M. Thomas.
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