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1827, Peru (Republic). Nice Silver 2 Reales Coin. (F-VF) Lima mint!

Mint Year: 1827 Mint Place: Lima Condition: F-VF!  Denomination: 2 Reales Reference: 1827-JM, KM-141.1. Diameter: 28mm Weight: 6.36gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Small figure of Lady Liberty, holding cap on stick and shield with "LI/BER/TAD" inscription. Legend: POR LA UNION . FIRME Y FELIZ   Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of Peru within wreath. Legend: REPUB . PERUANA . LIMA (monogram) .  2R . M . J . 1827 .

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.