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½ Real
🇨🇱 Chile · ½ Real · 1749–1846
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Mintmark | So IJ |
| Mintage | 11,407 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90.20% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 98.1 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-CHL-1219 |
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No additional varieties recorded.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1840 Chile ½ Real coins were minted?
11,407 were struck.
What is a 1840 Chile ½ Real made of?
0.902 Silver, weighing 1.68 g.
What is the melt value of a 1840 Chile ½ Real?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1840 Chile ½ Real a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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