PCGS SP64 1989 Araucania Patagonia 1 Soberan Felipe I Brass Fantasy X24 Top POP!
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1989 Araucania-Patagonia 1 Soberan — Felipe I — PCGS SP64 — Antique Brass Fantasy Issue
An unusual and fascinating fantasy coin from the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, featuring Felipe I (Philippe Boiry), the claimant to the historical throne.
Professionally certified by PCGS as Specimen 64 (SP64), this 1989 issue features an attractive antique brass finish, a detailed royal portrait, and a distinctive world-map design.
Coin Specifications
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Issuing Entity: Araucania-Patagonia (Fantasy Kingdom)
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Date: 1989
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Denomination: 1 Soberan
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Ruler Depicted: Felipe I (Philippe Boiry)
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Catalog Reference: X#24 Variety
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Composition: Brass, as designated on PCGS label
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Finish: Antique Finish
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Grade: PCGS SP64
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PCGS Coin Number: 274061
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PCGS Certification: 50556001
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Certification Holder: PCGS Gold Shield
Obverse Design
Features a right-facing portrait of Felipe I with the inscription:
ARAUCANIA – PATAGONIA – FELIPE R.
The detailed portrait and antique golden-brass finish give this fantasy issue a distinctive appearance.
Reverse Design
Features a world map with geographic grid lines and the date 1989.
The surrounding inscription contains New Year greetings in multiple languages, including French, German, English, and Spanish.
The design symbolizes international friendship and goodwill.
Historical Background
The story of Araucania and Patagonia began in 1860, when French adventurer Orélie-Antoine de Tounens proclaimed a kingdom in parts of southern Chile and Argentina.
Although the proposed kingdom never achieved international recognition as an independent country, its claimants continued the royal tradition.
Philippe Boiry, known as Felipe I, claimed succession to the throne in 1952 and remained associated with the movement until his death in 2014.
Fantasy coins such as this 1989 Soberan were created as commemorative and numismatic issues rather than circulating legal tender.
These unusual pieces appeal to collectors of fantasy coinage, micronations, South American historical issues, and privately issued commemoratives.
