1903/893, Peru (Republic). Nice Silver ½ Dinero Coin
Mint Place: LimaReference: KM-206.2. Denomination: 1/2 Dinero Mint Year: 1903 (date re-cut from 1893!) Material: Silver (.900) Diameter: 15.5mm Weight: 1.25gm
Obverse: Togate personification of the Republic seated beneath wreath ona column, holding stick topped by liberty cap, and leaning on shield.Comment: Inscribed band (“LIBER-TAD”) around column.Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIONExergue: 1/2 DINo.Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within sprays . Date below.Legend: REPUB : BERUANA LIMA 9D : FINO J.F -1903
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.