5 Escudos, Chile

5 Escudos, Chile, 1971-1972 obverse image5 Escudos, Chile, 1971-1972 reverse image
5 Escudos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Chile flagChile
  • Years of Minting:
    1971-1972
  • Period:
    Republic (1818-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    (So) Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
5 Escudos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$26.25

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Escudos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The arms of Chile with the denomination below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Lautaro on a horse (about 1535-1557), one of the most famous Mapuche military leaders who opposed the Spaniards when they arrived in Chile

Engraver:

Francisco Orellana Pavéz

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Escudos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE CHILE LAUTARO F. ORE. P.

Reverse:

POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA 5 ESCUDOS 1972 So

5 Escudos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

5 Escudos sizes
  • Weight:4.53 g
  • Diameter:23.03 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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