CHILE. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1818. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield.36 mm diameter. Fonrobert-9842. Obverse: Radiant sun above clouds, palm tree over INDEPENDENCIA below; EL ESTADO DE (ligature) CHILE CONSTITUIDO INDEPENDTE AÑO DE(ligature) 1818. Reverse: Pillar supported on either side by arm emerging from cloud, banner with LIBERTAD and radiant star above; IUNTOS Y UNIDOS SEREIS FELICES. Attractively toned with smooth surfaces displaying lovely old envelope patina.From the Newmark Collection.
