1 Peseta Peru Silver

Peru (Republic). Silver 1 Peseta Coin.

Mint Year: 1880 

Reference: KM-200.2. 

Denomination:  1 Peseta 

Mint Place: Brussels (B.) 

Material: Silver (.900) 

Diameter: 23mm 

Weight: 5gm

Obverse: Female wreathed head left, wearing large earrings and pearl necklace Date (1880) below. Legend: PROSPERIDAD Y PODER POR LA JUSTICIA 

Reverse: Illuminated wreath above coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within sprays . Mint initial (B.) below. Legend: REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA . 9 DECIMOS  FINO B.F. * UNA PESETA *

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.