Chile 1879, 1881 & 1884 Silver 1/2 Decimo (5 Centavos) 3-Coin Lot Up for auction is a desirable 3-coin group of 19th-century Latin American silver: three original Chile Silver 1/2 Decimo (5 Centavos) pieces dated 1879, 1881, and 1884 (KM# 137.1 / Santiago Mint). Value / Denomination: 1/2 Decimo (5 Centavos) - Silver Country / Mint: Republic of Chile — Santiago Mint (So) Obverse: Displays the Chilean national coat of arms featuring a condor with wings spread over a shield, surrounded by the iconic national motto "POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA" (By reason or by force) and the date at the bottom. Reverse: Features the denomination "MEDIO DECIMO" within a tied laurel wreath, encircled by "REPUBLICA DE CHILE" and the purity mark "0.5.S". Historical Context: Struck during the era of the War of the Pacific (1879–1884), making these popular crossover pieces for both silver and military history collectors. Condition: Solid bold condors, clean wreath details, and attractive original silver patina across all three dates (see photos for full detail). A great 3-date run of classic 19th-century Chilean silver fractional coinage! See the pictures for a better impression