Bidspirit auction | Chile - 100 Pesos 1958

Chile - 100 Pesos 1958 - Gold .900, 20.32g, 31mm - Only 10% Commission + VAT on this item A magnificent gold coin issued by the Republic of Chile, part of the country’s renowned “Gold Peso” series. The obverse features a left-facing bust of a woman wearing a laurel wreath, the national allegory of Chile, symbolizing victory, peace, and patriotic pride. The legend reads “REPUBLICA DE CHILE”, with the date below. The reverse depicts the Chilean coat of arms — a five-pointed star on a shield, supported by a condor and a deer, topped with a plumed crown. The denomination appears in three forms: “CIEN PESOS”, “100 Ps”, and “DIEZ CONDORES”. Struck in .900 fine gold (90%), weighing 20.32 grams and measuring 31 mm, this coin represents one of South America’s most iconic classic gold issues — admired both for its artistic beauty and its historical significance as a cornerstone of Chile’s early 20th-century monetary system.