1 Escudo

€2,950.00
IssuerChile
Year1971-1972
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Escudo
CurrencyEscudo (1960-1975)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.74 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.40 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Francisco Orellana Pavéz
In circulation to29 September 1975
Reference(s) KM#197
Obverse descriptionPortrait of José Miguel Carrera Verdugo (1785–1821) was a Chilean general, considered one of the founders of independent Chile.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CHILE F. ORE. P. J.M.CARRERA
(Translation: Republic of Chile J.M.Carrera)
Reverse descriptionChilean coat of Arms with the value below and the date to the bottom-left
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA 1972 So 1 ESCUDO
(Translation: By Reason or Force 1971 So 1 Escudo)
EdgeReeded
Mint(So)
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintage1971 So - - 160 900 000
1972 So - -
1972 So - Proof -
Catalog ID4744361500
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