CHILE. Silver Independence Medal, 1818. PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder.Fonrobert-9842. Palm tree with sun and distant mountains above, legend around; Reverse: Hand supported pillar with radiant star above, legend around. Slightly larger than a 4 reales in size with light tone along portions of the edges and glassy reflectivity on display throughout much of the fields. Struck in commemoration of Chiles new found independence and highly sought as a type due to the expressive sunface and palm design on one side and pillar motif that resembles the design on the iconic early Pesos of Chile on the other. <strong>RARE</strong>, especially in this quality.PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder.
