A remarkable piece struck during a turbulent year in Chile’s history. In 1866, Chile stood alongside Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia in the Chincha Islands War against Spain. The conflict reached its height with the Spanish bombardment of Valparaíso on March 31, 1866, which devastated the port city but united South American nations in resistance to European intervention.
This coin is a direct witness to Chile’s emergence as a rising military and political power in the 19th century. A tangible artifact from a pivotal moment of national pride and resilience.
✨ An essential addition for collectors of Latin American and 19th-century war history coinage.