Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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In 1891 Chile had descended into Civil War, with the liberal president of Jose Manuel Balmaceda coming into conflict with the conservative congress. The Chilean army and navy supported Balmaceda and the congress, respectively. This intriguing issue was produced by the pro-congress insurgency, and was struck in Tarapaca, which had only been absorbed into Chile in 1885. The rebels ultimately proved victorious, after which Balmaceda committed suicide.
Estimate: $5000 - $10000