The classic Chilean silver peso: the 1867–1891 "cóndor" — 25 g of .900 silver with the condor spreading its wings over the national shield.
History
- KM142.1, struck 1867–1891 at the Santiago mint under the law of October 21, 1865.
- Obverse: plumed arms within a wreath, legend "POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA"; reverse: a condor with wings spread over a shield, "REPUBLICA DE CHILE / UN PESO So".
Key dates & varieties
- First year 1867 — 220,000; peak 1875 — 2,128,000; lowest 1887 — 23,000; final 1891 — 109,000.
- Not to be confused with the later KM152.1 1-peso (1895–1897) — a different type at 20 g and .835 silver.
Specifications
- Weight: 25 g; fineness .900 silver; diameter 37 mm; 0.7234 oz pure silver.
Collector notes
- Check the weight and diameter — the smaller, lighter 1895–1897 type is sometimes offered as the cóndor peso.