Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 8 escudo coin
- Chile, 1843
- Obverse Image: Crowned llama and condor flank coat of arms with star; palm fronds above
- Obverse Text: REPUBLICA DE CHILE 1843
- Reverse Image: Helmeted Liberty standing near pillar holding caduceus, cornucopia spilling fruit at her feet
- Reverse Text: IGUALIDAD ANTE DE LA LEI 8 E I J 21 Qs
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- issuing authority
- Republic of Chile
- Date made
- 1843
- associated date
- 1843
- Credit Line
- Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
- Physical Description
- gold (overall metal)
- 0 (overall die axis)
- 0 (overall die axis measurement)
- struck (overall production method)
- Measurements
- overall: .2 cm x 3.5 cm; 3/32 in x 1 3/8 in
- Object Name
- coin
