1942 Chile Chilean 1 Un Peso Coin ~ Frick Provenance {World Coin H}

Fascinating antique great gift for a young numismatist collector (or love token :- )

This coin was found in an old coin album…
Think of it ::: a coin is really a flat disc double sided sculpture and should be regarded as such. The artistry involved in creating such tiny wonders is awesome and the history is both humbling and fascinating.

We are selling off quite a few foreign coins. We know nothing about coins. We are not researching them. We are not grading them. Sold as pictured/as is. Good luck.

Information:
Issuer Chile
Period Republic (1818-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1942-1954
Value 1 Peso (1)
Currency Old peso (1835-1980)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 January 1960
Number N# 3544
References KM# 179
Obverse: Portrait of Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) leader of the Chile independence facing left along with José de San Martín
Lettering: REPUBLICA DE CHILE BERNARDO O'HIGGINS R.THENOT
Translation: Republic of Chile Bernardo O'Higgins R.Thenot
Engraver: René Thénot
Reverse:
Value flanked by Copihue-Flowers (Lapageria rosea), Chile's national flower, and the denomination below and the date at the bottom
Lettering: So 1 UN PESO 1942
Translation: So 1 One Peso 1942
Edge: Milled
1 Peso - obverse
Mint: So Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintmark of Casa de Moneda de Chile
Comments:
There should be an extra year line for 1953. Besides the long top 5 and the short top 5, there is also the curled top 5, probably the normal 5 like it is on the 1951 and 1952 issues:

Comes in a plastic coin case.

Provenance:
This is just one item out of a huge stash of clothing, accessories, coins and household items from the Henry Frick estate; the Railroad Magnate. The woman who acquired them originally worked as a ladies maid out on the Frick’s Long Island estate. We purchased them directly from her great granddaughter, a lifelong Danbury resident, who had been their careful and respectful guardian for many years/decades.

Now out into the world once again!

More from this haul to be auctioned over the next weeks/months! Keep an eye on our upcoming auctions which will include everything from Mr. Frick’s collapsible top hat - to his gold wire-rimmed childhood spectacles, and much much more!

Notes: Most of the items we sell are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully and ask us any questions prior to bidding. Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations.

Good Condition

Coins & Stamps, Coins

18%

Diana Clarke | (551) 206-3187 | Auctionhousegalleriesusa@gmail.com

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Danbury {ADDING ITEMS DAILY!} 06810

When to Pickup

Sunday, 6/5, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 6/7, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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