8 Real Peru Silver

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Denomination:

8 Real

Metal:

Silver

State:

Peru

Issue year(s):

1821

Catalog reference:

KM-140.10 (1) KM-142.13 (1)

Peru (Republic). Beautiful Silver 8 Reales Coin.

Mint Place: Lima
Reference: KM-140.10.
Denomination: 8 Reales
Material: Silver (.903)
Weight: 28.81gm
Diameter: 39mm

Obverse: Stanging togate and capped figure of liberty, holding cap-topped stick and large shield with "LIBERTAD" inscription.
Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION

Reverse: Wreath above split shield of Peru, flanked by sprays.
Legend: REPUB * PERUANA * M (LIMAE in monogram ) * 8R * 10Ds . 20Gs . M * B * 1842 *

Peru declared its independence in 1821 and the city of Cusco maintained its importance within the administrative structure of the of the country. Upon independence, the Department of Cusco was created and at the time maintained authority over territory extending to the Brazilian border. The city of Cusco was made capital of the department and subsequently became the most important city in the south-eastern Andean region.

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
Peru. Republic. 8 Reales, 1857 -Oz (Pasco). Eliz-167; WR --; KM-142.13. 23.29 grams. Liberty stands frontal, draped and cloaked and wearing aegis, holding spear while one hand rests on shield. Reverse: Shield of arms flanked by wreath, and crowned above by wreath of oak. Clean, sharp strike, a ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2009-11-28

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Posted by: Helen 2010-06-10

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Posted by: anonymous 2014-07-29
PERU 1853MB 8 Reales Silver Crown Fine

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Posted by: anonymous 2014-01-29
1842, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Silver 8 Reales Coin. XF-AU! Mint Year: 1842 Mint Place: Lima Reference: KM-140.10. Denomination: 8 Reales Condition: A nicely struck XF-AU! Material: Silver (.903) Weight: 28.81gm Diameter: 39mm Obverse: Stanging togate and capped figure ...

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