A Historic Tribute to Chile's Liberator in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition

This listing offers a remarkable and historically significant piece of modern Chilean numismatics. It is a 2015 Chile 10 Pesos coin, officially certified and encapsulated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, or NGC, with a Brilliant Uncirculated grade. This coin represents a piece of modern Chilean history, featuring the iconic portrait of Bernardo O'Higgins, the nation's founding father and liberator.

The coin is housed in a durable, tamper-evident NGC protective slab, ensuring its preservation and authenticity for future generations. The NGC holder also confirms the coin meets the minimum requirements for a Mint State coin, safeguarding your investment.

Historical Context: The Chilean 10 Pesos Coin

The modern Chilean peso was introduced in 1975, replacing the escudo at a rate of 1 peso equal to 1,000 escudos. The 10 pesos coin has been a staple of Chilean commerce since 1976, and its design has evolved to reflect the nation's identity.

Initially, the 5 and 10 peso coins featured a winged female figure representing Libertad, with the date of the 1973 coup d'état and the word LIBERTAD inscribed. After the return of democracy, the design was updated to honor Bernardo O'Higgins, who lived from 1778 to 1842, a key figure in Chile's independence from Spain.

O'Higgins is revered as the Libertador of Chile, a title prominently featured on the coin. The obverse of the coin proudly displays his armored bust, a powerful reminder of the nation's hard-won freedom and sovereignty.

Design and Specifications

The obverse features the armored bust of Bernardo O'Higgins facing right. The inscriptions on this side read REPUBLICA DE CHILE, or Republic of Chile, LIBERTADOR B. O'HIGGINS, or Liberator B. O'Higgins, and the Santiago Mint mark So. The reverse displays the denomination 10 over PESOS centered within a wreath of two branches with 18 leaves, with the year 2015 directly below.

Product Specifications

Country: Chile
Denomination: 10 Pesos
Year: 2015
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze, Copper, Aluminum, Nickel
Weight: 3.5 grams
Diameter: 21 millimeters
Edge: Reeded
Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated
Certification: NGC

Understanding the Brilliant Uncirculated Grade

The Brilliant Uncirculated designation from NGC is an adjectival grade used for bulk submissions. It indicates that the coin meets the minimum requirements for a Mint State 60, or MS60, coin, meaning it shows no wear from circulation and retains its original mint luster. The coin could potentially grade higher, but NGC guarantees it is at least a low-end Mint State coin and is not a problem coin, such as cleaned or damaged.

This coin is encapsulated in an official NGC protective slab, providing third-party verification of its authenticity and condition.

Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This coin carries certified authenticity, as the NGC slab provides expert verification of the coin's genuineness and uncirculated status. It holds historic significance, featuring Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile's liberator, a central figure in South American independence. It is a modern era classic, part of the current Chilean peso series introduced in 1975. Most of all, the Brilliant Uncirculated grade ensures the coin is problem-free and shows no signs of wear.

This coin is more than currency. It is a historic tribute to Chile's liberator, offering a certified Brilliant Uncirculated example of a modern classic. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Coins of this caliber do not appear often. Place your bid and secure this remarkable piece of history for your collection.

Dimensions:
Height 5.5, Width 3.25, Depth 0.5 inches
Weight 0.2 lbs

Condition:
Excellent, as graded by NGC.

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• Low Estimate: 50.00
• High Estimate: 100.00