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2 Real large type
| Issuer | Casa de Moneda de Santiago |
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| Year | 1843 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A condor, the national bird of Chile, stands facing left at center, its wings spread dramatically and its talons gripping a broken chain symbolizing liberation from colonial rule. The bird is rendered in fine relief with detailed feathering. Along the lower field, the fineness and weight inscription reads '10 Ds 20 Gs' (10 dineros, 20 granos). The circular legend 'POR LA RAZON Y LA FUERZA' (By Reason and by Force) encircles the design, and the rim is bordered by a fine dentilated border. |
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| Reverse description | At center, the Chilean coat of arms is displayed as a quartered shield bearing a five-pointed star, surmounted by a feathered Mapuche-style plume crest. The denomination '2 R' flanks the shield on either side. The shield is encircled by a wreath of laurel and huemul branches, tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The circular legend 'REPUBLICA DE CHILE' runs around the periphery, with the date '1843' appearing at the base and the assayer initials 'I·J·' visible at the lower right. A dentilated border frames the entire design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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