6 Reales - Independence Proclamation Medal 1818 front 6 Reales - Independence Proclamation Medal 1818 back
6 Reales - Independence Proclamation Medal 1818 photo
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6 Reales - Independence Proclamation Medal

1818 year
Silver (.902) 20 g 36 mm
Description
Location
Chile
Period
Republic (1818-date)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1818
Value
6 Reales
Composition
Silver (.902)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#88508
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Arms emerging from clouds and supporting a doric column with a world globe at center. Above, a six pointed shining star and a ribbon with the word "Libertad".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JUNTOS · Y · UNIDOS · SEREIS · FELICES
LIBERTAD

Engraver: Francisco Borja Venegas

Edge

Reeded

Comment

First independent Chile medal. It also circulated as coin, with the value of 6 Reales.