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Chile. 1856 50 Centavos. With associated piece of fabric. KM-128. Underlying sharpness approaching Mint State with considerable encrustation. Accompanied by an associated piece of fabric once attached to the coin, protecting the original surfaces. Traces of lustre remain visible at center and lower reverse. Struck in coin silver (900 fine) with copper alloy and displaying considerable effects from saltwater reaction. Minted on the Pacific coast of southern South America, it is not surprising to find Chilean coinage among the S.S. Central America treasure. No doubt, the Gold Rush of California attracted residents of this country as well. Ships passing around Cape Horn usually stopped at Valparaiso for provisions, before continuing to California.
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Chile. 1856 50 Centavos. With associated piece of fabric. KM-128. Underlying sharpness approaching Mint State with considerable encrustation. Accompanied by an associated piece of fabric once attached to the coin, protecting the original surfaces. Traces of lustre remain visible at center and lower reverse. Struck in coin silver (900 fine) with copper alloy and displaying considerable effects from saltwater reaction. Minted on the Pacific coast of southern South America, it is not surprising to find Chilean coinage among the S.S. Central America treasure. No doubt, the Gold Rush of California attracted residents of this country as well. Ships passing around Cape Horn usually stopped at Valparaiso for provisions, before continuing to California.

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Chile. 1856 50 Centavos. With associated piece of fabric. KM-128. Underlying sharpness approaching Mint State with considerable encrustation. Accompanied by an associated piece of fabric once attached to the coin, protecting the original surfaces. Traces of lustre remain visible at center and lower reverse. Struck in coin silver (900 fine) with copper alloy and displaying considerable effects from saltwater reaction. Minted on the Pacific coast of southern South America, it is not surprising to find Chilean coinage among the S.S. Central America treasure. No doubt, the Gold Rush of California attracted residents of this country as well. Ships passing around Cape Horn usually stopped at Valparaiso for provisions, before continuing to California.